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What was "Guising" and who did it?

KingMark Posted: 28.12.2005, 21:56

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Can anyone tell me what the ancient custom of 'guising' was all about please? Who did it and on what occasions?
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Mike Posted: 28.12.2005, 22:13

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Guising is Halloween Trick or Treat:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guising
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Ed Posted: 28.12.2005, 22:45



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Ooser derives from guiser.
http://www.dorsetooser.fsnet.co.uk/
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Diane Posted: 28.12.2005, 23:22

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My mum often said " you look like a guise dancer" when I was dressed in the fashion of the day with too much makeup. always wondeered about it.
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