資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Fair \Fair\, n. [OE. feire, OF. feire, F. foire, fr. L. fariae,
   pl., days of rest, holidays, festivals, akin to festus
   festal. See {Feast}.]
   1. A gathering of buyers and sellers, assembled at a
      particular place with their merchandise at a stated or
      regular season, or by special appointment, for trade.

   2. A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for
      some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair.

   3. A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc.,
      not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics'
      fair; an agricultural fair.

   {After the fair}, Too late. [Colloq.]