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Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · noun

   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. Meaning 2 · noun

   External appearance in manner or dress; appropriate indication or expression; garb; shape.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   Misleading appearance; cover, cloak.

   “Under the guise of patriotism”

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   To dress.

5. Meaning 5 · verb

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

How this word is used

• Everyday “Under the guise of patriotism”
• Academic “In academic writing, “guise” can carry a precise technical sense.”
• Business “In business contexts, “guise” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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