Guisard
/ɡɪˈzɑːrd/noun
A person who disguises themselves, especially for the purpose of trickery or deception.
Did you know?The term 'guisard' is rooted in the medieval tradition of masquerades, where wearing a mask allowed individuals to explore hidden identities and darker impulses.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
guisar
“to disguise or mask oneself.”
Middle English
Middle English
guisard
“a person in disguise or costume, often for entertainment or trickery.”
14th Century
Old French
guise
“manner, fashion, appearance, or form.”
Modern English
English
guisard
“a term for someone who adopts a disguise, especially in a playful or deceptive manner.”