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- [mask, mahsk]
- /mæsk, mɑsk/
- /mɑːsk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mask, mahsk]
- /mæsk, mɑsk/
Definitions of masque word
- noun masque a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors. 1
- noun masque a dramatic composition for such entertainment. 1
- noun masque a masquerade; masked ball; revel. 1
- noun masque mask (def 14). 1
- noun masque A form of amateur dramatic entertainment, popular among the nobility in 16th -and 17th -century England, which consisted of dancing and acting performed by masked players. 1
- noun masque masked ball 1
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Origin of masque
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
From Middle French, dating back to 1505-15; See origin at mask
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Parts of speech for Masque
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
masque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
masque usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masque
noun masque
- mask — a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.
- masquerade — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
- opera — a plural of opus.
- performance — a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.
- play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
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