noun. One that faces, especially a device used in smoothing or dressing a surface.

noun. An unexpected, stunning blow or defeat.

noun. A post-office employee whose business is to arrange letters with their faces in one direction.

noun. One who faces; one who puts on a bold face.

noun. A severe blow on the face; hence, any sudden cheek that staggers one.

noun. A bumper of wine.

noun. One who faces; one who puts on a false show; a bold-faced person.

noun. A blow in the face, as in boxing; hence, any severe or stunning check or defeat, as in controversy.

noun. a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced.

noun. An unexpected and stunning blow or defeat

noun. One who faces; one who puts on a false show; a bold-faced person.

noun. A blow in the face, as in boxing; hence, any severe or stunning check or defeat, as in controversy.

noun. (a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced

"This was a "facer"; the librarian seemed to have brought up against a stone wall, but she waited, knowing that a situation, unlike a knot, will sometimes untie itself."

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