26 June 2016

fard

[fahrd] Archaic.

noun

1. facial cosmetics.
verb (used with object)
2. to apply cosmetics to (the face).

Origin of fard

late Middle English Old Low Franconian Old High German, German
1400-1450; late Middle English < Middle French, Old French: noun derivative of farder to apply makeup, probably < Old Low Franconian *farwiđon to dye, color (compare Old High German farwjan, German färben)

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Examples from the Web for fard

Contemporary Examples

Clarence X accepted the obvious truths herein, but could not truck with the association of fard with god.
Word Is Bond: An Ex-Con Explains the 5 Percenters
Daniel Genis
April 11, 2014

Historical Examples
The best ‘fard pour la beaut des dames’ is other people’s adoration.
The Devourers
Annie Vivanti Chartres

Today’s quote

When I go up there, which is my intention, the Big Judge will say to me, ‘Where are your wounds’? and if I say I haven’t any, he will say, ‘Was there nothing to fight for’? I couldn’t face that question.

– Alan Paton, Ah, But Your Land is Beautiful

On this day

26 June – International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

26 June 1945 – 50 nations ratify the United Nations Charter in an effort to prevent another world war. The United Nations was formally established on 24 October 1945, replacing the League of Nations.