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How do you spell Disguise?

Correct spelling

disguise

DIS + GUISE. Think: a guise that disguises.

Why is disguise spelled this way?

From Old French desguiser, to change costume. DIS (away) + GUISE (appearance). The GU combination is French. A disguise takes you away from your true appearance.

Common misspellings of disguise

disguizedisquisedisgisedesguise

Example

He wore a clever disguise.

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The correct spelling is "disguise". DIS + GUISE. Think: a guise that disguises.
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