- 1. adv. Above the board or table. Hence: in open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. Source: opted
- 2. adj. without concealment or deception; honest Source: wordnet
- 3. adv. in an honest manner Source: wordnet
- 4. Above the board or table. Hence: in open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. "Fair and aboveboard." Burke. Note: This expression is said by Johnson to have been borrowed from gamesters, who, when they change their cards, put their hands under the table. Source: webster
- 5. Above the board or table. Hence: in open sight; without trick,concealment, or deception. "Fair and aboveboard." Burke. Source: adambom
- 6. s. without concealment or deception; honest Source: ecdict
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