enface

[ en-feys ]

/ ɛnˈfeɪs /

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verb (used with object), en·faced, en·fac·ing.

to write, print, or stamp something on the face of (a note, draft, etc.).

to write, print, or stamp (something) on the face of a note, draft, etc.

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Origin of enface

First recorded in 1860–65; en-¹ + face

OTHER WORDS FROM enface

en·face·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for enface (1 of 2)

enface

/ (ɪnˈfeɪs) /

verb

(tr) to write, print, or stamp (something) on the face of (a document)

Derived forms of enface

enfacement, noun

British Dictionary definitions for enface (2 of 2)

en face

/ French (ɑ̃ fas) /

adjective

facing forwards

opposite; facing

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British Dictionary definitions for enface (1 of 2)

verb

Derived forms of enface

British Dictionary definitions for enface (2 of 2)

adjective