n. & v.
--n. (pl. -ies) a grotesque misrepresentation or imitation (a travesty of justice).
--v.tr. (-ies, -ied) make or be a travesty of.
Etymology: (orig. adj.) f. F travesti past part. of travestir disguise, change the clothes of, f. It. travestire (as TRANS-, vestire clothe)