Definition of "guise" in English

noun

1. A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)

   • 1924, Aristotle. Metaphysics. Translated by W. D. Ross. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001. Aristotle. Metaphysics. Book 1, Part 5. dialecticians and sophists assume the same guise as the philosopher

2. An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.

3. A misleading appearance; a cover, a cloak.

   • Under the guise of patriotism

verb

1. (archaic, transitive) To dress.

2. (archaic, intransitive) To act as a guiser; to go dressed up in a parade etc.

noun

1. (Internet slang) Deliberate misspelling of guys.

   • Sup guise? — What's up, guys?