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"Section F, G and H"

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. (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.

"I would call it fair play." Shak.


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


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