Im*post"hume (?), n. [A corruption of aposteme. See Aposteme.] A
collection of pus or purulent matter in any part of an animal body; an
abscess.
Im*post"hume, v. t. & i. Same as Imposthumate.
Im*pos"tor (?), n. [L. impostor a deceiver, fr. imponere to impose
upon, deceive. See Impone.] 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.
Im*pos"tor*ship, n. The condition, character, or practice of an
impostor. Milton.
{ Im*pos"tress (?), Im*pos"trix (?), } n. [LL. impostrix. See
Impostor.] A woman who imposes upon or deceives others. [R.] Fuller.
Im*pos"trous (?), n. Characterized by imposture; deceitful. "Impostrous
pretense of knowledge." Grote.
Im*pos"tur*age (?), n. Imposture; cheating. [R.] Jer. Taylor.
Im*pos"ture (?), n. [L. impostura: cf. F. imposture. See Impone.] The
act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or
assumed character; fraud or imposition; cheating.
From new legends And fill the world with follies and impostures.
Johnson.
Syn. -- Cheat; fraud; trick; imposition; delusion.