"smock-faced" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more smock-faced [comparative], most smock-faced [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} smock-faced (comparative more smock-faced, superlative most smock-faced)
  1. (dated) Having a feminine countenance or complexion; smooth-faced; girlish. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Appearance Related terms: smock-face

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