fair
UK: feə | US: fɛr
adj. treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
adj. (of hair or complexion) light; blond
adj. (of weather) fine and pleasant
n. a gathering of stalls and amusements for public entertainment
n. a competitive exhibition of livestock, agricultural products, etc.
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The word "fair" traces back to Old English fæger, meaning "pleasing, attractive." Over time, its meaning expanded to include notions of justice and impartiality (likely influenced by the idea of "evenness" or "balance"). The sense of "light-colored" (hair/complexion) arose from the association of beauty with paleness in medieval Europe. The noun form (e.g., "county fair") derives from Latin feria ("holiday"), reflecting festive gatherings.
The judge ensured a fair trial for both parties.
She has fair hair and blue eyes.
We enjoyed the fair weather during our picnic.
The annual book fair attracts thousands of visitors.
His decision was praised for being fair and unbiased.