guise

manner, guise

noun GHEEZ Rare

Origin: from Old French 'guise' (way, manner), of Germanic origin

Usage Note

Guise is almost exclusively found in the fixed phrase en guise de, meaning 'by way of' or 'in lieu of': en guise de réponse ('by way of an answer'). Outside this phrase it is archaic. The English word 'guise' is a direct borrowing from the same Old French source.

Examples

"Il a souri en guise de réponse."

Natural Translation

He smiled by way of a reply.

Literal Translation

He smiled in guise of reply.

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