guising
Speech parts
1. guising - Noun
2. guising - Verb
Meaning
guising
present participle of guise
guising (plural guisings)
(historical) A festival at which people disguised themselves in costumes and often played pranks.
Examples
Act 2, Scene 1. The wearing of costumes, or "guising", at Hallowmas, had been recorded in Scotland in the 16th century McNeill, F. Marian.
An Irish Seán Na Gealaí turnip lantern from the early 20th century at the Museum of Country Life Hutton writes: "When imitating malignant spirits it was a very short step from guising to playing pranks".
Mumming and guising were part of the festival, and involved people going door-to-door in costume (or in disguise), often reciting verses in exchange for food.
Dressing up in costumes and going "guising" was prevalent in Ireland and Scotland at Halloween by the late 19th century.
Trick-or-treating and guising main Trick-or-treaters in Sweden Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween.