fard Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fard noun

Etymology

F., prob. fr. OHG. gifarit, gifarwit p.p. of farwjan to color, tinge, fr. farawa color, G. farbe.

Definitions

1. Paint used on the face. Obs. "Painted with French fard." J. Whitaker.

Fard transitive verb

Etymology

F. farder to paint one's face.

Definitions

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