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g; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which particularly offers itself to the view of a spectator. A mist . . . watered the whole face of the ground. Gen. ii. 6. Lake Leman wooes me with its crystal face. Byron.

Having (such) a face, or (so many) faces; as, smooth-faced, two-faced.

One who faces; one who puts on a false show; a bold-faced person. [Obs.] There be no greater talkers, nor boasters, nor fasers. Latimer.

A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond. [Written also facette.]

Facetious; witty; humorous. [Archaic] "A facete discourse." Jer. Taylor. "How to interpose" with a small, smart remark, sentiment facete, or unctuous anecdote. Prof. Wilson. -- Fa*cete"ly, adv. -- Fa*cete"ness, n.

Having facets.

Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits.

Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.

See Facet, n.

The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building; facing.

A small plane or surface, usually capable of adjustment but not of manipulation, for preserving lateral balance in an aëroplane or flying machine.

The first of two or more surfaces arranged in tandem; -- contr. with following surface, which is the rear surface.

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

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.

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.