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guise

guise [ gīz ] (plural guises)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. deceptive outward appearance: a false outward appearance
hiding her treacherous intentions under the guise of friendship

2. form or appearance: a shape or form, especially a changed one, in which something presents itself or is presented
old ideas in a new guise

3. costume: a style of dress or personal appearance

[14th century. < French< Germanic]
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