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from The Century Dictionary.

  • That may be faced or approached.

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  • "I was thinkin 'o' takin 'a wife gin I could get a guid, faceable-like yin," said Tammock, thumbing the dottle down.

    Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 1887

  • Aye, aye -- it _had_ served the Laird o 'the Marrick a while, I will not deny -- that is, not to you -- but it was a fine faceable carriage whatever, before the lad that fired on the Duke dang it a' to flinders.

    Patsy 1887

  • Our 58. 9\% overall loss ratio, includes a current accident year loss ratio 68. 1\% and faceable prior development of 9. 2\%.

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page 2008

  • Our 58. 9\% overall loss ratio, includes a current accident year loss ratio 68. 1\% and faceable prior development of 9. 2\%.

    SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page 2008

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