A screen for shielding the face; specifically (in early use) a screen that protects the face from the heat of a fire; (later) a face guard used in industrial processes, etc.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Cabinet-makers London Book Prices.
Definition of face screen in US English:
face screen
noun
A screen for shielding the face; specifically (in early use) a screen that protects the face from the heat of a fire; (later) a face guard used in industrial processes, etc.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Cabinet-makers London Book Prices.