Word of the Day for Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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efface \ih-FAYS\, transitive verb:
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1. To cause to disappear by rubbing out, striking out, etc.; to erase; to render illegible or indiscernible.
1. To cause to disappear by rubbing out, striking out, etc.; to erase; to render illegible or indiscernible.
2. To destroy, as a mental impression; to wipe out; to eliminate completely.
3. To make (oneself) inconspicuous.
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The B.O. and his politburo are on a mission to efface the Constitution!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Efface comes from French effacer, from Old French esfacier, from es-, "out" (from Latin ex-) + face, "face" (from Latin facies).
Efface comes from French effacer, from Old French esfacier, from es-, "out" (from Latin ex-) + face, "face" (from Latin facies).
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