- present participle of guise.
guising
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"If you look at the origins of lots of the things about Halloween they come from here. Carving turnips, guising, wearing masks to scare off creatures," Evelyn said.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2023
In Scotland and other parts of Britain, the practice of "guising," putting on a small performance in exchange for a sweet treat or change, has been a Halloween tradition since the 16th century.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2021
The announcement of the guidance follows comments by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday, who said it was "not safe" for guising to be allowed this year, due to Covid-19.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2020
In guidance issued a week ahead of 31 October, people have been told guising and parties are not encouraged.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2020
Lord Grimsby was trying to recall if ever he had heard of the devil guising himself as a young red-headed girl, covering himself, from horned head to cloven hoof, in azure velvet.
From Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 by Various
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