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guise

The correct spelling is guise.

How to pronounce guise

/ˈɡaɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡaɪz/

Say it like: Gui-se

The correct spelling is guise. Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.) For example: "Under the guise of patriotism"

Usage Examples

Under the guise of patriotism

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
  2. 2.External appearance in manner or dress; appropriate indication or expression; garb; shape.
  3. 3.Misleading appearance; cover, cloak.

verb

  1. 1.To dress.
  2. 2.To act as a guiser; to go dressed up in a parade etc.

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