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(1):

(v. t.) To trick; to cheat; to deceive or delude with false pretenses.

(2):

(n.) A false front, or removable ornamental covering.

(3):

(v. t.) To obtrude by fraud or imposition.

(4):

(v. t.) To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.

(5):

(n.) That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug.

(6):

(v. i.) To make false pretenses; to deceive; to feign; to impose.

(7):

(a.) False; counterfeit; pretended; feigned; unreal; as, a sham fight.