The northern people large and fair- complexioned.
Sir M. Hale.
4. Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; --
said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day.
You wish fair winds may waft him over.
Prior.
5. 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.
The caliphs obtained a mighty empire, which was in a fair way to
have enlarged.
Sir W. Raleigh.
6. (Shipbuilding) Without sudden change of direction or curvature;
smooth; flowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces,
water lines, and other lines.
7. 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. "I would call it fair play." Shak.
8. Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of
words, promises, etc.
When fair words and good counsel will not prevail on us, we must be
frighted into our duty.
L' Estrange.