personage

PER'SONAGE, n. A man or woman of distinction; as an illustrious personage.

1. Exterior appearance; stature; air; as a tall personage; a stately personage.

2. Character assumed.

The Venetians,naturally grave,love to give in to the follies of such seasons, when disguised in a false personage.

3. Character represented.

Some persons must be found, already known in history,whom we may make the actors and personages of this fable.