Obs. [Cf. prec. 4 and FARD.] trans. To paint (the face).
c. 1400. Rom. Rose, 2285.
Farce not thi visage in no wise, | |
For that of love is not themprise. |
c. 1430. Lydg., Bochas, I. xiv.
To shere my berde, and farce my vysage | |
With oyntmentes against al manhede, | |
To make it souple, & chaunge my langage. |