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fard
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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. J. Whitaker. [1913 Webster]
fard, v. t. [F. farder to paint one's face.].
To paint; -- said esp. of one's face. Shenstone. [1913 Webster]
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