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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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