DISGUISE, v.t. 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.
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