IMPOSTOR


Meaning of IMPOSTOR in English

noun

or im·pos·ter ə̇mˈpästə(r)

( -s )

Etymology: Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French imposteur, from Late Latin impostor, from Latin impostus, impositus (past participle of imponere to put upon, impose, deceive, cheat) + -or — more at impose

: one that practices imposture : one that assumes an identity, character, or title not his own for the purpose of deception : pretender , fraud , humbug

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