h. guise
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guise (ɡaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | semblance or pretence: under the guise of friendship |
| 2. | external appearance in general |
| 3. | archaic manner or style of dress |
| 4. | obsolete customary behaviour or manner |
| —vb | |
| 5. | dialect to disguise or be disguised in fancy dress |
| 6. | archaic (tr) to dress or dress up |
| [C13: from Old French guise, of Germanic origin; see | |
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H. guise
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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guise
c.1275, from O.Fr. guise, from Frank. *wisa (cf. O.H.G. wisa "manner, wise").
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