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Having a round, broad face, like an apple. "Apple-faced children." Dickens.

The act of drying, or the state of growing dry. The arefaction of the earth. Sir M. Hale.

A product of human workmanship; -- applied esp. to the simpler products of aboriginal art as distinguished from natural objects.

accustomed; habituation. [Obs.] Custom and studies efform the soul like wax, and by assuefaction introduce a nature. Jer. Taylor.

Having a white face or a white mark on the face, as a stag.

With the face uncovered; not masked. "You will play barefaced." Shak.

Openly; shamelessly. Locke.

The quality of being barefaced; shamelessness; assurance; audaciousness.

Having the striking surface convex; -- said of hammers.

The act of conferring a benefit. Johnson.

One who confers a benefit or benefits. Bacon.

A woman who confers a benefit. His benefactress blushes at the deed. Cowper.

Having the opposite surfaces alike.

Having a black, dark, or gloomy face or aspect.

Somewhat impudent; lacking modesty; as, a bold-faced woman. I have seen enough to confute all the bold-faced atheists of this age. Bramhall.

An innkeeper.

An impudent of shameless person. "Well said, brazenface; hold it out." Shak.

Impudent; shameless.

Having a large face.

Making warm; heating. [R.]