antimasque

an·ti·masque

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-mask, -mahsk]
- /ˈæn tɪˌmæsk, -ˌmɑsk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-mask, -mahsk]
- /ˈæn tɪˌmæsk, -ˌmɑsk/

Definitions of antimasque word

noun antimasque a comic or grotesque dance, presented between the acts of a masque 3
noun antimasque a comic sketch, often a burlesque, between the acts of a masque 3
noun antimasque a comic or grotesque performance, as a dance, presented before or between the acts of a masque. 1
noun antimasque A comic or grotesque dance presented before or between the acts of a masque. 1

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Origin of antimasque

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; anti- + masque; replacing antemask; see ante-, mask

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Parts of speech for Antimasque

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Antimasque

antimasque popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

antimasque usage trend in Literature

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