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  1. 1. superl. Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure. Source: opted
  2. 2. superl. Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful. Source: opted
  3. 3. superl. Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin. Source: opted
  4. 4. superl. Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day. Source: opted
  5. 5. superl. 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. Source: opted
  6. 6. superl. Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; fowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines. Source: opted
  7. 7. superl. 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. Source: opted
  8. 8. superl. Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc. Source: opted
  9. 9. superl. Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting. Source: opted
  10. 10. superl. Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen. Source: opted
  11. 11. adv. Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably. Source: opted
  12. 12. n. Fairness, beauty. Source: opted
  13. 13. n. A fair woman; a sweetheart. Source: opted
  14. 14. n. Good fortune; good luck. Source: opted
  15. 15. v. t. To make fair or beautiful. Source: opted
  16. 16. v. t. To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines. Source: opted
  17. 17. 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. Source: opted
  18. 18. n. A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair. Source: opted
  19. 19. n. A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair. Source: opted

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