Etymology

facey

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German Fehse
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facey · adjective1

Apparently from face + -y. Attested slightly later than facety. Uncertain whether connected with earlier facy (“insolent, impudent”).

Facey · proper noun2

  1. German · derived fromFäsi
  2. German · derived fromFehse
  3. English todayFacey

Various origins: * A variant of Veazey. * Americanized spelling of German Fehse or Vehse. * Americanized spelling of Swiss German Fäsi.

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