FRONT, n. [L. frons, frontis; Gr. the nose.] 1. Properly, the forehead, or part of the face above the eyes; hence, the whole face.His front yet threatens, and his frowns command.2. The forehead or face, as expressive of the temper or disposition; as a fold front, equivalent to boldness or impudence. So a hardened front is shamelessness.3. The forepart of any thing; as the front of a house, the principal face or side.4. The forepart or van of an army or a body of troops.5. The part or place before the face, or opposed to it, or to the forepart of a thing. He stood in front of his troops. The road passes in front of his house.6. The most conspicuous part or particular.7. Impudence; as men of front.FRONT, v.t. 1. To oppose face to face; to oppose directly.I shall front thee, like some staring ghost, with all my wrongs about me.2. To stand opposed or opposite, or over against any thing; as, his house fronts the church.FRONT, v.i. 1. To stand foremost.2. To have the face or front towards any point of compass. |
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