guise

Meanings

• Noun

  A disguise or mask, often used to hide one's true identity or intentions.

  - "The thief wore a disguise to rob the bank."
  - "The actor put on a disguise to play multiple roles in the play."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guise
mice , nice , vice

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gise (French) : bed
   

2. gaze () : to look at steadily
   

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Variants

List of all variants of guise that leads to same result
guise , guises , Guise , in the guise of , under the guise of

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Forms

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disguises, disguised, disguising

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Etymology

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From Old French 'guis', meaning disguise or mask.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'guise' is derived from the Old French word 'guis'.

2. In medieval Europe, it was common for travelers to wear a 'guise' to protect themselves from bandits and thieves.

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Related Concepts

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1. masquerade: A social event where people wear costumes and masks to hide their identities.

2. persona: The public persona or character that an individual presents to the world.

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Culture

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In literature, a 'guise' is often used to explore themes of deception, identity, and transformation. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola disguises herself as a man to serve Duke Orsino, leading to a series of misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.

How to Memorize "guise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a mask or costume to hide their identity.
   - Imagine the word 'guise' written in bold letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guise' with the concept of disguise or mask.
   - Think of the word 'disguise' and imagine a person wearing a mask.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'G-U-I-S-E' to remember the meaning: Guise is a disguise.
   - Think of the word 'disguise' and remember the word 'guise' is its synonym.

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