vizards

noun

plural of vizard
as in masks
a cover or partial cover for the face used to disguise oneself in those days it was not uncommon for street prostitutes to wear vizards

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  1. masks
  2. costumes
Noun
  • Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There, nefarious things are happening behind the scenes, and this time around, the bad guys might not be wearing masks.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of masks
Noun
  • Rodrigo Teaser of Brazil portrays Michael Jackson in this tribute concert with choreography, costumes and more.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Attendees arrived sporting Malört T-shirts, jerseys, hats shaped like the bottle and Malört-themed costumes, including the Mandalorian and pope.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of costumes
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“Vizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizards. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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