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Definition of guise

guise

/ɡaɪz/
guise
Plural:guises
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• noun

1

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.

Example

"The company collected personal data under the guise of a customer satisfaction survey."

2

A particular style of dress or attire (archaic or literary).

Example

"The traveling actors appeared in the guise of medieval pilgrims."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French guise ('manner, fashion, way'), which is of Germanic origin and closely related to the English word wise (as in 'in no wise').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guise
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