Main Entry: guise

Pronunciation: \ˈgīz\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English gise, guise, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wīsa manner — more at wise

Date: 13th century

1 : a form or style of dress : costume
2 a obsolete : manner, fashion b archaic : a customary way of speaking or behaving
3 a : external appearance : semblance b : pretext