Here is a delicious word that is full of meaning, intrigue and hints of unique story. Currently, it can be spelt with an 'or' or an 'er'. Scrabble players - take advantage!
Used as a noun, it means someone who deceives others particularly via assuming a false identity.
It comes from the late Latin in 16th Century. History shows that this was a time of great intrique, deception, political plotting and social and cultural upheaval across Europe.
How apt that the word entered the language at that time.
Used as a noun, it means someone who deceives others particularly via assuming a false identity.
It comes from the late Latin in 16th Century. History shows that this was a time of great intrique, deception, political plotting and social and cultural upheaval across Europe.
How apt that the word entered the language at that time.
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