bold-faced
[bohld-feyst]
Origin of bold-faced
First recorded in 1585–95
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Contemporary Examples of bold-faced
Of course, the entire piece was less an exclusive and more a bold-faced lie.
And for the ultimate head case, meet Dr. Frank Petito, neurologist to every bold-faced business name you can imagine.
Situated in a former 19th-century bank, this place is posh with the clientele and bold-faced names to prove it.
Historical Examples of bold-faced
It was original, but not bold-faced; other countries, other manners!
Fair Haven and Foul StrandAugust Strindberg
Even this fellow is not bold-faced enough to deny it is for you he has betrayed us.
Captain RavenshawRobert Neilson Stephens
Watkins is a liar, Mrs. Bowser—a first class, bold-faced liar!
Witty Pieces by Witty PeopleVarious
It was covered with an announcement in heavy, bold-faced type.
The Young Continentals at Bunker HillJohn T. McIntyre
Better for him to have been "a fine, gay, bold-faced villain."
Pencil SketchesEliza Leslie