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  1. 1. n. An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask. See 1st Mask, 4. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Acting or living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show; pretentious show; disguise. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A Spanish diversion on horseback. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. i. To assemble in masks; to take part in a masquerade. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. i. To frolic or disport in disquise; to make a pretentious show of being what one is not. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To conceal with masks; to disguise. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. making a false outward show Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. take part in a masquerade Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. pretend to be someone or something that you are not Source: wordnet

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