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Masquerader

noun
1.
A participant in a masquerade.  Synonyms: masker, masquer.






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"Masquerader" Quotes from Famous Books



... merely the subject, but the whole manner of treating it was sportive and jocular. The unlimited dominion of mirth and fun manifests itself even in this, that the dramatic form itself is not seriously adhered to, and that its laws are often suspended; just as in a droll disguise the masquerader sometimes ventures to lay aside the mask. The practice of throwing out allusions and hints to the pit is retained even in the comedy of the present day, and is often found to be attended with great success; although unconditionally reprobated by many critics. I shall afterwards ...
— Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature • August Wilhelm Schlegel



Words linked to "Masquerader" :   participant, masquerade



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