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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1573-1592
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Fard, Faird, n.2 [e.m.E. farde (1540), F. fard.] Face-paint. Also fig. — 1573 Cath. Tr. 10/22.
The veritie … misteris no uther mantill nor fard to be acceptabill and agreable to thame 1591-2 Rob Stene 4.
A glorius growme, Slamb over with faird & fyne perfwme
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