KJV Dictionary Definition: disguise

disguise

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.

disguised

DISGUISED, pp. Concealed by a counterfeit habit or appearance; intoxicated.

disguisement

DISGUISEMENT, n. Dress of concealment; false appearance.

disguiser

DISGUISER, n.

1. One who disguises himself or another.

2. He or that which disfigures.

disguising

DISGUISING, ppr. Concealing by a counterfeit dress, or by a false show; intoxicating.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.
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