fair

/feː(ə)/ · noun

Meaning

Something which is fair (in various senses of the adjective).
A woman, a member of the ‘fair sex’; also as a collective singular, women.
Fairness, beauty.
A fair woman; a sweetheart.
Good fortune; good luck.
To smoothen or even a surface (especially a connection or junction on a surface).
To bring into perfect alignment (especially about rivet holes when connecting structural members).
To construct or design a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline or reduce air drag or water resistance.
To make fair or beautiful.
Beautiful, of a pleasing appearance, with a pure and fresh quality.
Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond hair.
Just, equitable.
Adequate, reasonable, or decent.
(of a wind) Favorable to a ship's course.
Clearly, openly, frankly, civilly, honestly, favorably, auspiciously, agreeably
A community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements.
An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.
An event for professionals in a trade to learn of new products and do business, a trade fair.
A travelling amusement park (called a funfair in British English and a (travelling) carnival in US English).

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