Fair
Definition of Fair
Pronunciation: fâr | a. | 1. | Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure. | | 2. | Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful. | | 3. | Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin. | | 4. | Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; - said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day. | | 5. | Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unincumbered; open; direct; - said of a road, passage, etc.; as, a fair mark; in fair sight; a fair view. | | 6. | (Shipbuilding) Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; flowing; - said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines. | | 7. | Characterized by frankness, honesty, impartiality, or candor; open; upright; free from suspicion or bias; equitable; just; - said of persons, character, or conduct; as, a fair man; fair dealing; a fair statement. | | 8. | Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; - said of words, promises, etc. | | 9. | Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting. | | 10. | Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen.The news is very fair and good, my lord. - Shak. | | adv. | 1. | Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.| To bid fair | | See under Bid. |
| | n. | 1. | Fairness, beauty. | | 2. | A fair woman; a sweetheart.I have found out a gift for my fair. - Shenstone. | | 3. | Good fortune; good luck. | | v. t. | 1. | To make fair or beautiful. | | 2. | (Shipbuilding) To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines. | | n. | 1. | A gathering of buyers and sellers, assembled at a particular place with their merchandise at a stated or regular season, or by special appointment, for trade. | | 2. | A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair; a church fair. | | 3. | A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair. | | 4. | an exhibition by a number of organizations, including governmental organizations, for the purpose of acquainting people with such organizations or their members, not primarily for commercial purposes; as, the 1939 World's Fair.Meet me in St. Louis, LouisMeet me at the fairDon't tell me the lights are shiningAnyplace but there. - Song (1904: words by Andrew B. Sterling, music by Kerry Mills, popularized by Billy Murray. Prominent in the movie "Meet Me In St. Louis", 1944 |
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