- 1. a. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage. Source: opted
- 2. a. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend. Source: opted
- 3. 1. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage. Pope. 2. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend. Fair-weather sailor, a make-believe or inexperienced sailor; -- the nautical equivalent of carpet knight. Source: webster
- 4. j:100 a. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage. a. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend. Source: ecdict
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