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Pronunciation : In*cog"ni*to
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [It. incognito, masc., incognita, fem., L. incognitus unknown; pref. in- not + cognitus known, p. p. of cognoscere: cf. F. incognito, fr. It. See Cognition.]
Definition : Defn: Without being known; in disguise; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; -- said esp. of great personages who sometimes adopt a disguise or an assumed character in order to avoid notice. 'T was long ago Since gods come down incognito. Prior. The prince royal of Persia came thither incognito. Tatler.

or adv.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In*cog"ni*to
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [See Incognito, a.]
Definition : 1. One unknown or in disguise, or under an assumed character or name.

2. The assumption of disguise or of a feigned character; the state of being in disguise or not recognized. His incognito was endangered. Sir W. Scott.

pl. Incognitos.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913