Enfaced

/ɪnˈfeɪst/ adjective

Definition

Having been faced; confronted; given a facing or surface layer.

Etymology

Past participle of 'enface,' combining the prefix en- with face and the past tense marker -ed.

Kelly Says

In tailoring and construction, 'enfaced' refers to edges that have been finished or covered—it's a technical term that shows how specific crafts develop their own vocabulary.

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