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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Faceit, Facit, a. [e.m.E.faced (c 1500), f. Face,n.] Having a (specified kind of) face. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. xiv. 72.
Facit [M. faceit] lyk fulis a1578 Pitsc. I. 162/19.
This Alexander was … braid faceit Ib. II. 17/17.
He was … fair plessant faceit a1605 Montg. Flyt. 280 (T).
Ane monstour … War facit nor ane cat
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