v. [f. EN-1 + FACE sb., on the analogy of ENDORSE.] trans. To write, print or stamp a form of words upon the face of (a bill, etc.). Also, To enface (words) upon. Hence Enfaced ppl. a. Also Enfacement, what is written or printed upon the face of a bill or note.
1861. Times, 20 March, 6/4. With a memorandum enfaced, as the term was, upon them to the following effect ‘Interest payable in London by draught on Calcutta.’
1869. Daily News, 14 Dec., 6/4. ‘Enfaced’ rupee paper, 921/8.
1886. Blackw. Mag., CXL. Sept., 342/1. Identified by a parcel area and reference number, both enfaced, as they now are, on the map itself.
1861. Times, 20 March, 6/4. 6,000,000l. [of these notes] bore the simple enfacement ‘Interest payable in London by draught in Calcutta.’
