Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
visard
noun
/ˈvɪzərd/
Definition
A visard is a type of mask or face covering, typically used in the context of disguise, often during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
Examples
- During the masquerade ball, many attendees wore a visard to protect their identity.
- The visard allowed her to blend in with the crowd without revealing her true identity.
- In Elizabethan England, a visard was often worn by women when they walked the streets to maintain their modesty.
Meaning
The term refers to a face veil or mask that conceals the features of the wearer, which was commonly used for various social and cultural purposes.
Synonyms
- mask
- veil
- disguise
- face-covering
