— disguisable , adj. — disguisedly , adv. — disguisedness , n. — disguiser , n. — disguisement , n.
/dis guyz", di skuyz"/ , v. , disguised, disguising , n.
v.t.
1. to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.
2. to conceal or cover up the truth or actual character of by a counterfeit form or appearance; misrepresent: to disguise one's intentions.
n.
3. that which disguises; something that serves or is intended for concealment of identity, character, or quality; a deceptive covering, condition, manner, etc.: Noble words can be the disguise of base intentions.
4. the makeup, mask, costume, or overall changed appearance of an entertainer: a clown's disguise.
5. the act of disguising: to speak without disguise.
6. the state of being disguised; masquerade: The gods appeared in disguise.
[ 1275-1325; ME disg ( u ) isen de ( s ) guiser, equiv. to des- DIS- 1 + -guiser, deriv. of guise GUISE ]
Syn. 2. cloak, mask, hide, dissemble.