guise: Meaning and Definition of

guise

1. general external appearance; aspect; semblance: an old principle in a new guise.
2. assumed appearance or mere semblance: under the guise of friendship.
3. style of dress: in the guise of a shepherd.
4. manner; mode.

1. to dress; attire: children guised as cowboys.

1. to appear or go in disguise.

Guise

1. 1519–63, French general and statesman.
2. his son,1550–88, French general and leader of opposition to the Huguenots.