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- What does *countenance* mean, and why do I have hard time remembering . . .
The word is used in the Bible to mean face or bearing, demeanor The account in Mark 10:17-31 demonstrates this use: The man's "countenance fell" (an idiom) and went away sorrowing I have not seen that usage in a long time! From Merrian-Webster: coun·te·nance verb \ˈkau̇n-tən-ən (t)s, ˈkau̇nt-nən (t)s\ coun·te·nanced coun·te·nanc·ing Definition of COUNTENANCE transitive
- How did countenance evolve to mean support or approval?
0 I believe we derived it from the phrase to keep someone in countenance, which means to help someone to remain calm and confident, or sort of to help them retain a good face The word countenance comes from the Old French word coutenance meaning ‘bearing, behavior,’ from contenir, from which we also derive the modern word contain
- Curmudgeon’s countenance Crossword Clue - NYT Crossword Answers
July 30, 2023 answer of Curmudgeons Countenance clue in NYT Crossword Puzzle There is One Answer total, Scowl is the most recent and it has 5 letters
- What is the difference in meaning between visage and countenance?
Is there any usage or definition difference between visage and countenance? From the dictionary definitions, they appear to be the same
- Confused about I can’t in good countenance continue. . .
Fox news cuts away from McEnany press conference: ‘I can’t in good countenance continue showing this’ As I understand it, countenance means facial expression
- What does to lose countenance, with a good countenance mean?
I know countenance means appearance, behavior, and composure What does the phrase 'to lose countenance, with a good countenance' mean?
- Countenance Crossword Clue - NYT Crossword Answers
Countenance Crossword Clue Answers are listed below Did you came up with a word that did not solve the clue? In case you did, worry not because we have the most recent and up-to-date answer for it If you have seen the clue before, we encourage you try to remember the solution one more time before viewing the answer All the clues are regularly checked and updated
- What is the difference between Countenance and Mien?
Countenance appears in a group with visage, physiognomy, mug, and puss under the lead word face Mien appears in a group with demeanor, deportment, port, and presence, under the lead word bearing
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