Guiseful
/ˈɡaɪz.fəl/noun
Archaic: deceitful, crafty, or full of guile.
Did you know?Guiseful is built from guise, which originally meant a manner, style, or outward appearance before developing stronger associations with disguise and deception.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weyd-
“to see, know, or perceive”
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*wīsan
“a way, manner, or customary form”
Old Frankish
Frankish
*wīsa
“way, manner, or fashion”
12th Century
Old French
guise
“manner, style, fashion, or outward appearance”
13th Century
English
guise
“external appearance or manner”
Late Middle English
English
guiseful
“deceitful or full of guile”