guises

/ˈɡaɪzɪz/

IPA: /G AY1 Z AH0 Z/

noun
  1. 1

    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. 2

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

  3. 3

    Misleading appearance; cover, cloak.

    Under the guise of patriotism

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