Definitions for the word "fair" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. superl.
Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. superl.
Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. superl.
Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. superl.
Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. superl.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. superl.
Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; fowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. superl.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. superl.
Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. superl.
Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. superl.
Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. adv.
Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
Fairness, beauty.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. n.
A fair woman; a sweetheart.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. n.
Good fortune; good luck.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. v. t.
To make fair or beautiful.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. v. t.
To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. n.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. n.
A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. n.
A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
20. adj.
1 just, equitable; in accordance with the rules. 2 blond; light or pale. 3 a moderate in quality or amount. B satisfactory. 4 (of weather) fine; (of the wind) favourable. 5 clean, clear (fair copy). 6 archaic beautiful. adv. 1 in a just manner. 2 exactly, completely. in a fair way to likely to. fairness n. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
21. n.
1 stalls, amusements, etc., for public entertainment. 2 periodic market, often with entertainments. 3 exhibition, esp. Commercial. [latin feriae holiday]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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