n. Characterized by imposture; deceitful. “Impostrous pretense of knowledge.” Grote. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. impostor a deceiver, fr. imponere to impose upon, deceive. See Impone. ] One who imposes upon others; a person who assumes a character or title not his own, for the purpose of deception; a pretender. “The fraudulent impostor foul.” Milton.
n. The condition, character, or practice of an impostor. Milton.
n. [ L. impostor a deceiver, fr. imponere to impose upon, deceive. See Impone. ] One who imposes upon others; a person who assumes a character or title not his own, for the purpose of deception; a pretender. “The fraudulent impostor foul.” Milton.
n. The condition, character, or practice of an impostor. Milton.