fairs

noun

a sale of miscellany

a competitive exhibition of farm products

gathering of producers to promote business

a traveling show

verb

join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

adjective

(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored

free of clouds or rain

gained or earned without cheating or stealing

(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections

attractively feminine

lacking exceptional quality or ability

(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines

very pleasing to the eye

not excessive or extreme

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception

adverb

without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner

in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Roots

feriaefair- · Latin · holy days

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