IMPOSTHUME
Im*post"hume, v. t. & i.
Defn: Same as Imposthumate.
IMPOSTOR Im*pos"tor, n. Etym: [L. impostor a deceiver, fr. imponere to impose upon, deceive. See Impone.]
Defn: 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.
Syn.
— Deceiver; cheat; rogue. See Deceiver.
IMPOSTORSHIP
Im*pos"tor*ship, n.
Defn: The condition, character, or practice of an impostor. Milton.
IMPOSTRESS; IMPOSTRIX
Im*pos"tress, Im*pos"trix, n. Etym: [LL. impostrix. See Impostor.]
Defn: A woman who imposes upon or deceives others. [R.] Fuller.
IMPOSTROUS
Im*pos"trous, n.