fard

Fard, n. Etym: [F., prob. fr. OHG. gifarit, gifarwit p.p. of farwjan to color, tinge, fr. farawa color, G. farbe.] Defn: Paint used on the face. [Obs.] "Painted with French fard." J. Whitaker. Fard, v. t. Etym: [F. farder to paint one's face.] Defn: To paint; -- said esp. of one's face. [Obs.] Shenstone.

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