definition of
masquerade

[1] #1 masquerade v. take part in a masquerade. wn

[2] #2 masquerade v. pretend to be someone or something that you are not; "he is masquerading as an expert on the internet"; "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty". wn

[3] #3 masquerade n. [masquerade party, masque, mask] a party of guests wearing costumes and masks. wn

[4] #4 masquerade n. [fancy dress, masquerade costume] a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party. wn

[5] #5 masquerade n. making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth". wn