guise

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”

   “Ought we be concerned that our rights to protest are being continually eroded under the guise of enhancing our safety?”

   “This was almost like a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly in an international guise so it comes as no surprise that England lacked the sort of sharpness and inspiration that would have come with more match practice.”

   “But in the blink of an eye, you kissed me goodbye And the taste of your lips left me mortified They were cold, full of spite And under a guise You promised we'd both be dead that night”

4. (Internet, alt-of, deliberate, misspelling, plural, plural-only)Deliberate misspelling of guys.

   “Sup guise? — What's up, guys?”

verb

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

name

1. A surname.