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facing

[fey-sing]

noun

  1. a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.

  2. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening.

  3. material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem.

  4. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat.



facing

/ ˈڱɪɪŋ /

noun

  1. a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying

  2. (usually plural) a piece of additional cloth, esp in a different colour, on the collar, cuffs, etc, of the jacket of a military uniform, formerly used to denote the regiment

  3. an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall

  4. marketing an area of retail shelf space

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of facing1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; face + -ing 1
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