facer

English

/ˈfeɪsə(r)/

noun
Definitions
  • An unexpected and stunning blow or defeat.
  • (obsolete) One who faces; one who puts on a false show; a bold-faced person.
  • (obsolete) A blow in the face, as in boxing; hence, any severe or stunning check or defeat, as in controversy.

Etymology

Suffix from English face (figure, form, shape).

Origin

English

face

Gloss

figure, form, shape

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

姿

Emoji

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