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Definitions for Whiteface
ˈʰwaɪtˌfeɪs, ˈwaɪt-white·face
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Princeton's WordNet
Hereford, whitefacenoun
hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States
whitefacenoun
a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
Wiktionary
whitefacenoun
Makeup that makes the face appear white, as sometimes worn by clowns or in the Gothic subculture.
whitefacenoun
Any bird of the genus Aphelocephala.
whitefacenoun
A person of European descent
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whiteface
Whiteface is typically referenced in two main contexts: 1) Theatrical Makeup: Whiteface is a type of stage makeup used to lighten the color of an actor's face, often used in mime or clown performances. It gives an exaggerated, dramatic effect, allowing performers to command audience attention and to communicate using visual cues. 2) Animal Breeds: Whiteface is also a term used to describe certain breeds of domestic animals (particularly cattle and sheep) that have a white face or head. This includes breeds like the Hereford cattle, known for its distinctive white face and red body.
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Whiteface
Whiteface is a fictional comic book supervillain in Marvel Comics. Created by Daniel Way and Steve Dillon, he was first introduced in Supreme Power: Nighthawk. He is the first supervillain to appear in the Supreme Power universe that does not have any superhuman abilities. Loosely based on DC Comics's the Joker, he is the first major antagonist to face Nighthawk.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
WHITEFACE
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Whiteface is ranked #113155 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Whiteface surname appeared 155 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Whiteface.
94.1% or 146 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Whiteface in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Whiteface in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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