vizard

Meaning

  1. (archaic) A mask (cover for the face, used for disguise, protection, etc.)
  2. (archaic) A visor (part of a helmet covering the face).
  3. (archaic, figuratively) Outward appearance; pretense.
  4. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of visard (“type of mask”).

Synonyms

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈvɪzəd/
Etymology

An alteration of visor by confusion of the ending.

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