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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Overfaced, p.p. [Face n. 4; cf. e.m.E. our fayssede (c 1535), over-faced (a 1587), outfaced.] Covered over, surfaced (with); fig. —1632 Lithgow Trav. 498.
The delectable planure of Murray … overfaced with a generous Octavian gentrye
