Disguise
King James Dictionary [1]
Disguise, disgize.
1. To conceal by an unusual habit, or mask. Men sometimes disguise themselves fro the purpose of committing crimes without danger of detection. They disguise their faces in a masquerade. 2. To hide by a counterfeit appearance to cloke by a false show, by false language, or an artificial manner as, to disguise anger, sentiments or intentions. 3. To disfigure to alter the form, and exhibit an unusual appearance.
They saw the faces, which too well they knew, though then disguised in death.
4. To disfigure or deform by liquor to intoxicate.
Disguise, n.
1. A counterfeit habit a dress intended to conceal the person who wears it.
By the laws of England, persons doing unlawful acts in disguise are subjected to heavy penalties, and in some cases, declared felons.
2. A false appearance a counterfeit show an artificial or assumed appearance in tended to deceive the beholder.
A treacherous design is often concealed under the disguise of great candor.
3. Change of manner by drink intoxication.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( n.) Change of manner by drink; intoxication.
(2): ( n.) Artificial language or manner assumed for deception; false appearance; counterfeit semblance or show.
(3): ( n.) A dress or exterior put on for purposes of concealment or of deception; as, persons doing unlawful acts in disguise are subject to heavy penalties.
(4): ( v. t.) To change the guise or appearance of; especially, to conceal by an unusual dress, or one intended to mislead or deceive.
(5): ( v. t.) To hide by a counterfeit appearance; to cloak by a false show; to mask; as, to disguise anger; to disguise one's sentiments, character, or intentions.
(6): ( v. t.) To affect or change by liquor; to intoxicate.
(7): ( n.) A masque or masquerade.
