subs. (vulgar).—An eruption of wind through the anus. [A.S. feort.] By implication a contemptible person. Also verbally = to discharge wind through the anus. Fr., lâcher une pastille.

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  1383.  CHAUCER, The Miller’s Tale.

          This Nicholas anon let fleen a FART
As gret as it had been a thonder dint.

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  1610.  JONSON, The Alchemist, i., 1. Subtle. Thy worst. I FART at thee.

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  1750.  FIELDING, Tom Jones. ‘I don’t give a FART for ’n,’ says the squire, suiting the action to the word.

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  1787.  BURNS, Death and Doctor Hornbook.

        But Dr. Hornbook with his art
                And cursed skill,
Has made them baith no worth a F—T.

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