I.
obsolete
variant of farce
II. ˈfärs noun
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin farsa. from (assumed) Vulgar Latin farsa forcemeat — more at farce
: an interpolation (as an explanatory phrase) inserted in a liturgical formula ; usually : an addition or paraphrase, often in the vulgar language, formerly permitted in the sung portions of the Mass
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to amplify (a liturgical formula) by interpolation : insert a farse in ; also : to interpolate (a farse)