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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FACIE, Facy, adj.

1. Bold, ready to face danger (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; m.Lth.¹ 1950).Rxb. 1825 Jam.:
A sheep is said to be facie when it stands to the dog, when it will not move, but fairly faces him.

2. Impudent, cheeky (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1923 Watson W.-B.; m.Lth.¹, Bwk.³, Rxb.⁴ 1950).