All 4 Uses
countenance
in
King Lear
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- Found you no displeasure in him by word or countenance?
Scene 1.2 *countenance = facial expression
- No, sir; but you have that in your countenance which I would fain call master.†
Scene 1.4
- His countenance likes me not.†
Scene 2.2
- Now, then, we'll use His countenance for the battle; which being done, Let her who would be rid of him devise His speedy taking off.†
Scene 5.1
Definitions:
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(1)
(countenance as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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(2)
(countenance as in: giving countenance) to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) More rarely, in addition to facial expression, countenance can refer to one's posture and other visible features.