See Also:

po-faced (iou) and cap-a-pie (iou)


po-faced (iou)



po-faced adjective. M20.
[Perh. from POH interjection or PO noun2 + FACED, infl. by Poker-faced.]
Having or assuming an expressionless or impassive face, Poker-faced; priggish, smug.

cap-a-pie (iou)



cap-a-pie adverb. arch. E16.
[Old French cap a pie (mod. de pied en cap).]
From head to foot, fully (armed, ready, etc.).