fard
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fard

transitive verb \ˈfärd\

Definition of FARD

1
: to paint (the face) with cosmetics
2
archaic : to gloss over
fard noun, archaic

Origin of FARD

Middle English, from Anglo-French farder, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German faro colored — more at perch
First Known Use: 15th century

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