Incognito (Spyro Gyra 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"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From incognitus, unknown (in- not + cognitus known, perfect passive participle of cognoscere); via incognito. Also French incognito, from Italian.
Adjective
- 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
- One unknown or in disguise, or under an assumed character or name.
- 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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