guising

British  

/ ˈɡaɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. (in Scotland and N England) the practice or custom of disguising oneself in fancy dress, often with a mask, and visiting people's houses, esp at Halloween

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Other Word Forms

• guiser noun

Example Sentences

She recalls giving out 70 trick or treat bags to children out guising within half an hour one year.

From BBC

"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

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

Guising is out, trick or treating is banned, and parties are outlawed, so people have to use their imaginations to keep the tradition alive for children this year.

From BBC

Guising and telling jokes in exchange for sweets around the neighbourhood is a big part of Halloween for most children, but the risk of little mobile monsters spreading coronavirus has put paid to that.

From BBC