Definition of "countenance" []

• Appearance, especially the expression of the face: The question left him with a puzzled countenance. (noun)
• The face or facial features. (noun)
• A look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support. (noun)
• Support or approval. (noun)
• Obsolete Bearing; demeanor. (noun)

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• "Your countenance, Miss Lake -- you must pardon my frankness, it is my way -- _your countenance_ tells only too plainly that you now comprehend my allusion. '"
• "Why is this that Baldêo should be always represented of this countenance and colour, and his brother Krishna, either white, or of an azure colour, and the _Caucasian countenance_? ["
• "'I do not doubt it,' replied the other, your countenance is a letter of recommendation to every heart. '"