| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage.[Websters]
2. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend.[Websters] 3. Being untrustworthy, faithless or unfaithful.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "FAIR-WEATHER" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1374. (references) |
Common Expressions: FAIR-WEATHER
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Fair-weather sailor | A make-believe or inexperienced sailor; -- the nautical equivalent of carpet knight . Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: FAIR-WEATHER
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Fair-weather cumulus | Geography | Cumulus humilis clouds occurring during fine weather. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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