Associations to the word «Facer»
Wiktionary
FACER, noun. An unexpected and stunning blow or defeat
FACER, noun. (obsolete) One who faces; one who puts on a false show; a bold-faced person.
FACER, noun. (obsolete) A blow in the face, as in boxing; hence, any severe or stunning check or defeat, as in controversy.
Dictionary definition
FACER, noun. (a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced.
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.