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Masque (?), n. A mask; a
masquerade.

Mas`quer*ade" (?), n. [F.
mascarade, fr. Sp. mascarada, or It. mascherata.
See Mask.]

1. An assembly of persons wearing masks, and
amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other
diversions.

In courtly balls and midnight
masquerades.

2. A dramatic performance by actors in masks;
a mask. See 1st Mask, 4. [Obs.]

3. Acting or living under false pretenses;
concealment of something by a false or unreal show; pretentious show;
disguise.

That masquerade of misrepresentation which
invariably accompanied the political eloquence of Rome.

4. A Spanish diversion on
horseback.

Mas`quer*ade", v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Masqueraded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Masquerading.]

1. To assemble in masks; to take part in a
masquerade.


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