old face

British

noun

printing a type style that originated in the 18th century, characterized by little contrast between thick and thin strokes Compare modern

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With a grin on his whiskery old face, he just stood there staring back at Rowdy.

From Literature

He was just sitting there with a pleased look on his friendly old face; rocking away.

From Literature

He was just sitting there with a grin on his whiskery old face; rocking away and looking at us.

From Literature

Christopher looked up at the cragged old face.

From Literature

So they turned to an old face.

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