Definition of Fair
1. Noun. A traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc..
2. Verb. Join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly.
3. Adjective. Free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. "By fair means or foul"
Attributes: Equity, Fairness
Similar to: Antimonopoly, Antitrust, Clean, Sporting, Sportsmanlike, Sporty, Fair-minded, Fair-and-square
Also: Just, Impartial, Reasonable, Sensible
Derivative terms: Fairness, Justness
Antonyms: Unfair
4. Adverb. In conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. "They played fairly"
5. Noun. Gathering of producers to promote business. "Book fair"
6. Adjective. Not excessive or extreme. "Reasonable prices"
Similar to: Moderate
Derivative terms: Fairness, Reasonableness, Reasonableness
7. Adverb. Without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner. "Deal fairly with one another"
8. Noun. A competitive exhibition of farm products. "She won a blue ribbon for her baking at the county fair"
9. Adjective. Very pleasing to the eye. "Young fair maidens"
Similar to: Beautiful
Derivative terms: Comeliness, Fairness
10. Noun. A sale of miscellany; often for charity. "The church bazaar"
Generic synonyms: Cut-rate Sale, Sale, Sales Event
Specialized synonyms: Book Fair, Bookfair, Craft Fair
11. Adjective. (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines. "He hit a fair ball over the third base bag"
12. Adjective. Lacking exceptional quality or ability. "The performance was middling at best"
Similar to: Ordinary
Derivative terms: Averageness, Averageness, Mediocrity
13. Adjective. Attractively feminine. "The fair sex"
14. Adjective. (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections. "A clean manuscript"
15. Adjective. Gained or earned without cheating or stealing. "An fair penny"
16. Adjective. Free of clouds or rain. "Today will be fair and warm"
17. Adjective. (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored. "A fair complexion"
Definition of Fair
1. a. Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure.
2. adv. Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.
3. n. Fairness, beauty.
4. v. t. To make fair or beautiful.
5. 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.
Definition of Fair
1. free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice [adj FAIRER, FAIREST] / to make smooth [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: smooth
Medical Definition of Fair
1. 1. Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure. "A fair white linen cloth." (Book of Common Prayer) 2. Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful. "Who can not see many a fair French city, for one fair French made." (Shak) 3. Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin. "The northern people large and fair-complexioned." (Sir M. Hale) 4. Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day. "You wish fair winds may waft him over." (Prior) 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. "The caliphs obtained a mighty empire, which was in a fair way to have enlarged." (Sir W. Raleigh) 6. Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; fowing; said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines. 7. Characterised 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. "I would call it fair play." 8. Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; said of words, promises, etc. "When fair words and good counsel will not prevail on us, we must be frighted into our duty." (L' Estrange) 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) Fair ball. Synonym: Candid, open, frank, ingenuous, clear, honest, equitable, impartial, reasonable. See Candid. Origin: OE. Fair, fayer, fager, AS. Faeger; akin to OS. & OHG. Fagar, Isel. Fagr, Sw. Fager, Dan. Faver, Goth. Fagrs fit, also to E. Fay, G. Fugen, to fit. Fegen to sweep, cleanse, and prob. Also to E. Fang, peace, pact, Cf. Fang, Fain, Fay to fit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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