guises — general external appearance; aspect; semblance: an old principle in a new guise.
shields — a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
wraps — to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
verb cloaks
swathes — to wrap, bind, or swaddle with bands of some material; wrap up closely or fully.
