masker
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/ˈmæskər/
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/ˈmɑːskə/
disguised person
Etymology
'masker' is formed in English from the verb 'mask', which itself ultimately derives from Middle French 'masque' and Italian 'maschera' (from Medieval Latin/Old Italian 'masca').
The element 'mask' entered English via Middle French 'masque' (and Italian 'maschera'), and English formed the agent noun by adding the suffix '-er' to make 'masker' (literally 'one who masks' or 'one who wears a mask').
Originally related to the object 'mask' (a face-covering) and the act of masking, it has retained the core sense of 'one who wears or applies a mask' while extending metaphorically to anyone who conceals identity or intention.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who wears a mask, especially at a masquerade or costume event.
Several maskers danced through the hall during the masked ball.
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Noun 2
something that conceals, covers, or hides another thing (a device, material, or agent that masks).
The technician placed a masker over the sensor to block ambient light during the test.
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Noun 3
a person who hides their true identity or intentions; one who masks (figurative use).
He acted as a masker in negotiations, pretending to be indifferent to the outcome.
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Last updated: 2025/11/04 00:45