guiser

Example:The children would be dressed as ghosts, witches, or other characters and would go from house to house as Hallowe'en guisers.

Definition:A person who participates in dressing up and going door-to-door for treats during Hallowe'en, a practice common in Scotland and Ireland.

Example:The streets were filled with costumed guisers, each representing a different character from popular culture or history.

Definition:A person who is dressed in a costume to represent a specific character or persona, often as part of a theatrical or celebratory event.

Example:Every year, hundreds of guisers participate in the Mardi Gras parade, wearing colorful and intricate costumes.

Definition:A person who participates in the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans by dressing in elaborate costumes and masks.