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Shak.


Fair, v. t. 1. To
make fair or beautiful.
[Obs.]


Fairing the foul.
Shak.


2. (Shipbuilding) To make smooth and
flowing, as a vessel's lines.


Fair, n. [OE. feire, OF.
feire, F. foire, fr. L. fariae, pl., days of
rest, holidays, festivals, akin to festus festal. See
Feast.] 1. 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.


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


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


After the fair, Too late. [Colloq.]


Fair"-haired` (?), a. Having fair
or light-colored hair.


Fair"hood (?), n.


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