Confronting something difficult or turning your body to look toward something; also the material lining the edge of a garment.
From Old French 'face,' from Latin 'facies' meaning appearance or face. The verb 'to face' developed meanings of turning toward or confronting by the 1300s.
In sewing, a 'facing' is extra fabric that hides the raw edges—it's literally putting on a brave face for your clothing! The metaphor of facing danger as 'turning toward it' comes from ancient warrior culture.
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