Guise

[ geez ]
/ giz /

noun

Fran·çois de Lor·raine [frahn-swa duh law-ren] /frɑ̃ˈswa də lɔˈrɛn/, 2nd Duc de,1519–63, French general and statesman.
his sonHen·ri I de Lorraine [ahn-ree] /ɑ̃ˈri/, Duc de,1550–88, French general and leader of opposition to the Huguenots.

British Dictionary definitions for francois guise

guise
/ (ɡaɪz) /

noun

semblance or pretence under the guise of friendship
external appearance in general
archaic manner or style of dress
obsolete customary behaviour or manner

verb

dialect to disguise or be disguised in fancy dress
(tr) archaic to dress or dress up

Word Origin for guise

C13: from Old French guise, of Germanic origin; see wise ²