Meaning of FAIR WEATHER
| Pronunciation: | | fehr 'wedhur
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities |
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| | Synonyms: | | sunshine, temperateness |
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| | See Also: | | atmospheric condition, weather, weather condition | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Fair"-weath`er\, a.
1. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances
involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a
fair-weather voyage. --Pope.
2. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous;
as, a fair-weather friend.
{Fair-weather sailor}, a make-believe or inexperienced
sailor; -- the nautical equivalent of {carpet knight}.
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