Putting on a front

Posted by ESC August 14, 2008 at 21:40In reply to Putting on a front posted by Jacquie on August 14, 2008 at 07:39:

Does anyone know where the phrase "putting on a front" comes from?

I've heard: putting up a front. Merriam-Webster has this meaning for "front":
1 a: forehead; also : the whole face b: external and often feigned appearance especially in the face of danger or adversity

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Putting on a front Smokey Stover 15/August/08