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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 coun·te·nance n. Pronunciation: ' kau ̇ n-t ə n-ən(t)s, ' kau ̇ nt-nən(t)s Function: noun Etymology: Middle English contenance, from Anglo-French cuntenance, contenance, from Medieval Latin continentia, from Latin, restraint, from continent-, continens, present participle of continēre to hold together ― more at CONTAIN Date: 13th century 1 obsolete : BEARING , DEMEANOR 2 a : calm expression b : mental composure c : LOOK , EXPRESSION 3 archaic a : ASPECT , SEMBLANCE b : PRETENSE 4 : FACE , VISAGE especially : the face as an indication of mood, emotion, or character 5 : bearing or expression that offers approval or sanction : moral support]]> 2 countenance Function: transitive verb Inflected Form:   -nanced ; -nanc·ing Date: 1568 : to extend approval or toleration to : SANCTION <refused to countenance any changes in the policy> –coun·te·nanc·er noun ]]>