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In the mondern context of hypocrite, I don't think it would apply to Insearchof's jewellry box. I think masquerade is better. It doesn't have the same negative connotation that hypocrite does now.
But, I'd use masquerade more for a human being, not for an object.
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Ah, yes, bel', but maybe 'masque' would be a possibility. Or 'masquekinet.'
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Makes sense to me belMarduk. :)
I was just trying to draw a comparison between a jewelry box with a plain facade and jewels inside, and a jewelry box with a fancy facade and no jewels inside.
Who is it of whom the adage says: "He knows the price of everything and the value of nothing"? Probably a hypocrite.
P.S. Turns out, the adage condemns a "cynic", not a hypocrite. But a cynic is a hypocrite. That's how come he's a cynic.
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knows the price of everything and the value of nothing"?
I've also noticed this in some exceedingly rich people.
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It's usually attributed to accountants.
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I have heard such a device referred to as a "keepsafe" which, while it does not convey the sense of disguise, is a term used by people who consult on issues of private security.
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"noticed"
Bel, you are just too fabulous! [/truly]
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