— countenancer , n.
/kown"tn euhns/ , n. , v. , countenanced, countenancing .
n.
1. appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
2. the face; visage.
3. calm facial expression; composure.
4. approval or favor; encouragement; moral support.
5. Obs. bearing; behavior.
6. out of countenance , visibly disconcerted; abashed: He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology.
v.t.
7. to permit or tolerate: You should not have countenanced his rudeness.
8. to approve, support, or encourage.
[ 1250-1300; ME cuntenaunce behavior, bearing, self-control cuntena ( u ) nce, OF contenance continentia; see CONTINENCE ]
Syn. 2. See face .