fair

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1. fair - Noun

2. fair - Adjective

3. fair - Verb

4. fair - Adverb

6. fair - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure.

Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful.

Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin.

Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day.

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.

Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; fowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines.

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.

Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc.

Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting.

Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen.

Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.

Fairness, beauty.

Good fortune; good luck.

To make fair or beautiful.

To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines.

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.

A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair.

A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair.

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Value a fair person more than your relatives. Antisthenes

When the candles are out all women are fair. Plutarch

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. Laozi

All is fair in love and war. English Proverb

He that has a white horse and a fair wife need never want for trouble. Gypsy Proverb

None but the brave deserve the fair. English Proverb

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