bald-faced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bald-faced
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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At Borrow's suggestion they walked to the Bald-Faced Stag, in Kingston Vale, to inspect Jerry Abershaw's sword.
From The Life of George Borrow by Jenkins, Herbert George
Soon after seven on Wednesday, then, Mr. Usher having ridden over on his mare Polly and Ransome on his bicycle, they met in the parlor of the "Bald-Faced Stag," Edgware.
From The Combined Maze by Sinclair, May
"So have I," she said very soberly, and never said another word till we were safe and quiet in her day-room at the "Bald-Faced Stag."
From The Yeoman Adventurer by Gough, George W.
Take him to the "Bald-Faced Stag" in the Irongate, to your right across the Square.
From The Yeoman Adventurer by Gough, George W.
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