masquerade

• There seemed to be some kind of disagreement between those dressed as if for a masquerade, and the two wearing heavy winter clothing. —  Analog March, 1971
• "You are right," said Bob, "but I don't want a wig just yet Shall be happy to fit you upon all occasions--masquerade, ball, or supper, Sir: you may perhaps wish to go out, as we say in the West, in coy.--happy to receive your commands at any time, prompt attention and dispatch Zounds! —  Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821)
• But pray what character do you intend to sustain That's a secret Worth knowing, I suppose--well, well, I shall find you out, never fear Time's a tell-tale," said Dashall, "and will most likely unfold all mysteries; but I always think the life and spirit of a masquerade is much injured by a knowledge of the characters assumed by friends, unless it be where two or more have an intention of playing, as it were, to, and with each other; for where there is mystery, there is always interest. —  Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821)
• We did all the other stunts; the play and the masquerade, and I am so tired." —  Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College
• The necessity for his masquerade was fading swiftly now And new men on the kilns. —  The White Desert

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