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outface(2)(dictionary)
outface(dictionary)

magian (iou) and outface(2) (iou)


magian (iou)



magian noun & adjective. Also Magian. M16.
[from Latin MAGUS + -IAN.]
A. noun. A magus; spec. each of the three Magi. M16.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to the Magi or magi. E18.
magianism noun the doctrine of the magi E18.

outface(2) (iou)



outface verb trans. E16.
[from OUT- + FACE verb.]
Disconcert, silence, or defeat (a person) by face-to-face confrontation or a display of confidence, arrogance, etc.; stare down. E16.
E. Feinstein He outfaced bullies with his nimble wits.
b. Force to turn from by confrontation. rare (Shakes.). Only in L16.
Face boldly, defiantly, or shamelessly; defy. L16.
Times To outface the unconcealed disapproval of learned men.
Contradict defiantly or impudently. L16-L17.
Maintain (something false or shameful) with boldness or effrontery; brazen out. L16-L17.