facer

Example Sentences

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This was a facer for the ex-priest, and ere he could frame a retort Jerome took up the matter again.

From Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea by Bevan, Tom

Yes," he continued, "what I call a regular facer for me.

From The Riddle of the Night by Hanshew, Thomas W.

After this facer Browne did not know quite what to say.

From The Red Rat's Daughter by Boothby, Guy

A dinner party of ten with ladies was rather a facer for Mr. Henry Harper, in spite of the fact that his social laurels were clustering thicker upon him.

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

This was a facer for Tom, but all he asked was how much money there was.

From Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas by Osbourne, Lloyd