countenance

Ancestral Lore

mid-13^th century, contenaunce, "behavior, bearing, conduct, manners"
early 14^th century, "outward appearance, looks"
later Middle English, sometimes "outward show, pretense"

from Old French contenance "capacity, composure, appearance"
from Latin continentia "composure, collectedness, moderation"
from continentis "continuous, unbroken, uninterrupted" + -ia