Letting one piece of timber into another with a rabbet to give additional strength or finish. Also, a movement for forming soldiers and small-arm men.
♦ Facings. The front of regimentals and uniforms.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Face>>. II. Facing ·noun A lining placed near the edge of a garment for orname...
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