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[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: Old Italian mascarada, from maschera; MASK1]
[C] a formal dance or party where people wear masks and unusual clothes
[U and C] a way of behaving or speaking that hides your true thoughts or feelings
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::She didn't really love him, but she kept up the masquerade for the children's sake.