Obs. [Cf. prec. 4 and FARD.] trans. To paint (the face).

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c. 1400.  Rom. Rose, 2285.

        Farce not thi visage in no wise,
For that of love is not themprise.

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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.

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