Definition of iron mask in English:

iron mask

noun ʌɪən ˈmaskʌɪən ˈmɑːsk

1A mask made of iron, especially one worn for protection or as a punishment.
2Figurative. Something, especially an outward appearance or expression, which hides a person's true identity or nature.

Phrases

the Man in (also with) the Iron Mask

: (a name given to) a political prisoner in France at the time of Louis XIV whose face was disguised by a mask said to be made of iron.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Voltaire's Age of Lewis XIV. From iron + mask, after French masque de fer.

Definition of iron mask in US English:

iron mask

noun

1A mask made of iron, especially one worn for protection or as a punishment.
2Figurative. Something, especially an outward appearance or expression, which hides a person's true identity or nature.

Phrases

the Man in (also with) the Iron Mask

: (a name given to) a political prisoner in France at the time of Louis XIV whose face was disguised by a mask said to be made of iron.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Voltaire's Age of Lewis XIV. From iron + mask, after French masque de fer.

单词	iron mask
释义	Definition of iron mask in English: iron mask noun ʌɪən ˈmaskʌɪən ˈmɑːsk 1A mask made of iron, especially one worn for protection or as a punishment. 2Figurative. Something, especially an outward appearance or expression, which hides a person's true identity or nature. Phrases the Man in (also with) the Iron Mask : (a name given to) a political prisoner in France at the time of Louis XIV whose face was disguised by a mask said to be made of iron. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Voltaire's Age of Lewis XIV. From iron + mask, after French masque de fer. noun.1 phr. Definition of iron mask in US English: iron mask noun 1A mask made of iron, especially one worn for protection or as a punishment. 2Figurative. Something, especially an outward appearance or expression, which hides a person's true identity or nature. Phrases the Man in (also with) the Iron Mask : (a name given to) a political prisoner in France at the time of Louis XIV whose face was disguised by a mask said to be made of iron. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Voltaire's Age of Lewis XIV. From iron + mask, after French masque de fer. noun.1 phr.
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