COUNTENANCE


Meaning of COUNTENANCE in English

[ 'kaʊnt(ə)nəns , -tɪn- ]

■ noun

1》 a person's face or facial expression.

2》 formal support or approval.

■ verb admit as acceptable or possible.

Phrases

keep one's ~ maintain one's composure.

out of ~ disconcerted or unpleasantly surprised.

Origin

ME: from OFr. contenance 'bearing, behaviour', from contenir (see contain ).

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