[ '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 ).