Definition of bold–faced
1 : bold in manner or conduct : impudent
2 usually boldfaced : being or set in boldface
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First Known Use of bold–faced
1591
BOLD–FACED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bold–faced for English Language Learners
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: very obvious and showing no feeling of doing something wrong
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: having thick dark lines : printed in boldface
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