Falseface
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Falseface is a noun meaning A mask covering the face.
Meaning
A mask covering the face.
Example Sentences
When the 'Hlem'mosona and the warrior reach the ceremonial chamber, the latter, who is a very aged man, dons a queer-looking mask, entirely unlike those worn by the personators of the gods but similar to our common falseface.
1852, State Cabinet of Natural History (N.Y.), University of the State of New York. Board of Regents, Annual report of the Regents of the University Each one wore a mask or falseface, a tattered blanket over his shoulders, and carried a turtle shell rattle in his hand.
Word Forms
- falsefaces
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mask, facemask, facer, facekini, moonface, fatface.
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