The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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. [1913 Webster]The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Fard \Fard\, v. t. [F. farder to paint one's face.] To paint; -- said esp. of one's face. [Obs.] --Shenstone. [1913 Webster]