Farb (reenactment)
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Farb is a derogatory term used in the hobby of historical reenacting for participants who exhibit less commitment to historical authenticity.
In addition, the term farb has since been repurposed for other uses, but mainly as a general derogatory term similar to the use of many modern profane terms.
The term originates, according to Jenny Thompson, from a contraction of the phrase "Far be it from me...", a prelude to criticizing another reenactor's authenticity. As in "Far be it from me to pass judgement, but your helmet is incorrect."
(Wargames: Inside the World of 20th Century Reenactors (Smithsonian Books, Washington, 2004). ISBN 1588341283)
