- a variation of masker.
masquer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It was also one of the most strenuous reportorial masquer ades since the New York World's Nellie Bly feigned madness for ten days in the lunatic asylum on Blackwell's Island.
From Time Magazine Archive
Aristide suddenly bethought him of the furtive masquer of the night before.
From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Alec Ball
The action was scarce noted ere the glittering beak of the masquer shot past the eyes of the judges, who doubted for an instant on whom success had fallen.
From The Bravo by James Fenimore Cooper
If his good wishes were responded to with money his followers gave three cheers, the masquer would himself give thanks, and the crowd again cheered.
From A Righte Merrie Christmasse The Story of Christ-Tide by Arthur C. Behrend
Nay, my sweet friend, after I have waited for you so long, you come not to my bower to play the masquer.
From Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott
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