Fard \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. Fard \Fard\, v. t. [F. farder to paint one's face.] To paint; -- said esp. of one's face. [Obs.] --Shenstone.