Masque Definition

mask, mäsk
masques
noun
masques
A masked ball.
Webster's New World
A form of dramatic entertainment popular among the English aristocracy during the 16th and 17th cent., usually based on a mythical or allegorical theme and featuring lavish costumes, scenery, music, dancing, etc.: originally it contained no dialogue.
Webster's New World
A dramatic composition written for such an entertainment, usually in verse.
Webster's New World

(archaic) A shortening of the word masquerade.

Wiktionary

Archaic form of mask.

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verb

Archaic form of mask.

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Other Word Forms of Masque

Noun

Singular:
masque
Plural:
masques

Origin of Masque

  • Borrowing from French masque.

    From Wiktionary

  • French mask

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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