English

face-off

/ˈfeɪsˌɑf/
A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.

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    Origin

    From face + off, or a deverbal from face off, c. 1889.

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    • partEnglishface “The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the…”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishface
        • borrowedOld Frenchface
    • partEnglishoff “In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishof
        • inheritedOld Englishof

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