Incognito (Amanda Lear album)
WordNet

adverb


(1)   Without revealing one's identity
"In Holland he lived incognito as a carpenter in the shipyards of the East India company"
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Etymology


From incognitus, unknown (in- not + cognitus known, perfect passive participle of cognoscere); via incognito. Also French incognito, from Italian.

Adjective



  1. Without being known; in disguise; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title

Usage notes


This term is said especially of great personages who sometimes adopt a disguise or an assumed character in order to avoid notice.

Quotations

  • 'Twas long ago/Since gods come down incognito. —Prior.
  • The prince royal of Persia came thither incognito. —Tatler.

Noun



  1. One unknown or in disguise, or under an assumed character or name.
  2. The assumption of disguise or of a feigned character; the state of being in disguise or not recognized.

Quotations

  • His incognito was endangered. —Sir W. Scott.


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