| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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To keep two faces under one hood. To be double-faced; to pretend to be very religious, and yet live an evil life. | 1 |
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“We never troubled the Church … We knew we were doing what we ought not to do, and scorned to look pious, and keep two faces under one hood.”—Boldrewood: Robbery Under Arms, chap. ii. |
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To make faces. To make grimaces with the face. | 2 |
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