personage Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun another word for person; a person not meriting identification
    • a strange personage appeared at the door
  2. noun a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
    important person; influential person.

WordNet

Per"son*age noun
Etymology
F. personnage.
Definitions
  1. Form, appearance, or belongings of a person; the external appearance, stature, figure, air, and the like, of a person. "In personage stately." Hayward.
    The damsel well did view his personage. Spenser.
  2. Character assumed or represented. "The actors and personages of this fable." Broome. "Disguised in a false personage." Addison.
  3. A notable or distinguished person; a conspicious or peculiar character; as, an illustrious personage; a comely personage of stature tall. Spenser.

Webster 1913