Obs. Also 6 brasing. [f. BRACE v.2 + -ING1.] The action of assuming a bold or defiant attitude. In phrase facing and bracing.
1481. Caxton, Reynard, 115. Whiche wyth grete facing and bracyng oppresse the poure peple.
1541. R. Barnes, Wks. (1573), 290/1. My Lordes, leue of your fasing and your brasing: for our Lord … will at length not bee out faced.
1571. Golding, Calvin on Ps. xii. 5. 39. Their importunate facing and bracing in woordes [orig. improba verborum jactantia].
