Fard (?), n. [F., prob. fr. OHG. gifarit, gifarwit p.p. of farwjan to color, tinge, fr. farawa color, G. farbe.]

Paint used on the face.

[Obs.] "Painted with French fard."

J. Whitaker.

 

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Fard, v. t. [F. farder to paint one's face.]

To paint; -- said esp. of one's face.

[Obs.]

Shenstone.

 

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