VIZARD

Etymology

An alteration of visor by confusion of the ending.

Noun

vizard (plural vizards)

(archaic) A mask (cover for the face, used for disguise, protection, etc.)

(archaic) A visor (part of a helmet covering the face).

(archaic, figuratively) Outward appearance; pretense.

Source: Wiktionary


Viz"ard, n. Etym: [See Visor.]

Definition: A mask; a visor. [Archaic] "A grotesque vizard." Sir W. Scott. To mislead and betray them under the vizard of law. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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