Definition

A person who dresses in a costume, often for a performance or celebration, similar to a masquerader or performer.

Example

During the festival, many guisards entertained the crowd with their colorful costumes and lively performances.

Conversation

Did you see that guisard perform at the festival last night?

Yeah, I loved how they brought such energy to the crowd!

I didn't expect a guisard to be so entertaining and lively.

It was a nice surprise, and I'm glad we went together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guisard → The word originates from Old French *guisard*, meaning a person in disguise or a masquerader. It refers to someone who is masked or disguised, often for the purpose of entertainment or deception.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone wearing a disguise or mask, which helps you remember that a guisard is a person who is disguised.

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