antimask

¹

[ an-tee-mask, an-tahy- ]

noun

1. a variant of anti-mask.

antimask

²

[ an-ti-mask ]

adjective

1. a less common variant of antimasque.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antimask¹

First recorded in 1915–20, in reference to the Spanish flu ( def )

Origin of antimask²

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

Antimask, Antimasque, an′ti-mask, n. a ridiculous interlude dividing the parts of the more serious mask.

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