Meaning of FAIR WEATHER
| Pronunciation: | | fehr 'wedhur
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| | Definition: | | [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 | |
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| | Definition: | |  Fair Weather
Accompanied by their grandfather, 13-year-old Rosie Beckett, her older sister Lottie, and her younger brother Buster, travel from their rural farm to visit their rich Aunt Euterpe in the big city of Chicago. While there, the family attends the 1893 World`s Fair where they see such amazing things as a Ferris wheel and Buffalo Bill`s Wild West Show. However, the country folk also manage to cause quite an uproar in the life of sophisticated Aunt Euterpe. Named one of the Best Children`s Books 2001 by Publishers Weekly. more details ... |
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| 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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