Affair :: Affair (n.) That which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; as, a difficult affair to manage; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public; -- often in the plural. At the head of affairs. Junius..

Affair :: Affair (n.) Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely; as, an affair of honor, i. e., a duel; an affair of love, i. e., an intrigue..

Affair :: Affair (n.) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

Affair :: Affair (n.) Action; endeavor.

Affair :: Affair (n.) A material object (vaguely designated).

Charge D''affaires :: Charge d'affaires (n.) A diplomatic representative, or minister of an inferior grade, accredited by the government of one state to the minister of foreign affairs of another; also, a substitute, ad interim, for an ambassador or minister plenipotentiary..

Charges D''affaires :: Charges d'affaires (pl. ) of Charge d'affaire.

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure..

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful.

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin..

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day..

Fair :: Fair (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..

Fair :: Fair (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..

Fair :: Fair (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..

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc..

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting..

Fair :: Fair (superl.) Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen..

Fair :: Fair (adv.) Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.

Fair :: Fair (n.) Fairness, beauty..

Fair :: Fair (n.) A fair woman; a sweetheart.

Fair :: Fair (n.) Good fortune; good luck.

Fair :: Fair (v. t.) To make fair or beautiful.

Fair :: Fair (v. t.) To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines..

Fair :: Fair (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..

Fair :: Fair (n.) A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair..

Fair :: Fair (n.) A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair..

Fair-haired :: Fair-haired (a.) Having fair or light-colored hair.

Fair-leader :: Fair-leader (n.) A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope..

Fair-minded :: Fair-minded (a.) Unprejudiced; just; judicial; honest.

Fair-natured :: Fair-natured (a.) Well-disposed.

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