Facey
adj, name
adj, name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of facety. alt-of, alternative
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
Etymology 1
Apparently from face + -y. Attested slightly later than facety. Uncertain whether connected with earlier facy (“insolent, impudent”).
Etymology 2
Various origins: * A variant of Veazey. * Americanized spelling of German Fehse or Vehse. * Americanized spelling of Swiss German Fäsi.