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| guise [ gīz ] (plural guises) |
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| Definition: |
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1. deceptive outward appearance: a false outward appearance
  hiding her treacherous intentions under the guise of friendship
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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
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3. costume: a style of dress or personal appearance
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| [14th century. < French< Germanic] |
