gĩthiithi

n. · class 7/5

1. face, countenance. Face. The front part of the head; also used metaphorically for appearance, countenance, or attitude toward someone.

Example: Nĩ kũhitha ahithĩte gĩthiithi kĩa gĩtĩ gĩake kĩa ũnene, (He holds back the appearance of the full moon); Mwathani wa andũ oothe ndetigagĩra gĩthiithi kĩa mũndũ; (For the Ruler of all shows no partiality,)