vizard
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I have seen men strive for rectitude, and in the end, take off the vizard of right to discover only self there.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
It had also a counterfeit vizard, with eyes of glass, and in its neck death painted, all of which things had their considerations and meanings.”
From Ophiolatreia An Account of the Rites and Mysteries Connected with the Origin, Rise, and Development of Serpent Worship in Various Parts of the World by Anonymous
Unvizard, un-viz′ard, v.t. to divest of a vizard.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
I had never known her to wear so large a vizard, as she detested even small ones, and wore them only out of respect for the prevailing fashion.
From The Touchstone of Fortune by Charles Major
"Now mark me all," said Joseph pushing up his vizard.
From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Jeffery Farnol
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