vis-a-vi

‖n. [ F., opposite, face to face. ] 1. One who, or that which, is face to face with another; esp., one who faces another in dancing. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A carriage in which two persons sit face to face. Also, a form of sofa with seats for two persons, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides. [ 1913 Webster ]