Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-SEM'BLE
DIS-SEM'BLE, v.i.
To be hypocritical; to assume a false appearance; to conceal the real fact, motives, intention or sentiments under some pretense. Ye have stolen and dissembled also. – Josh. vii. He that hateth, dissembleth with his lips. – Prov. xxvi.
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