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Webster 1913 Edition
Fairness
Fair′ness
,Noun.
The state of being fair, or free form spots or stains, as of the skin; honesty, as of dealing; candor, as of an argument, etc.
Webster 1828 Edition
Fairness
FA'IRNESS
,Noun.
1.
Clearness; freedom from spots or blemishes; whiteness; as the fairness of skin or complexion.2.
Clearness; purity; as the fairness of water.3.
Freedom from stain or blemish; as the fairness of character or reputation.4.
Beauty; elegance; as the fairness of form.5.
Frankness; candor; hence, honesty; ingenuousness; as fairness in trade.6.
Openness; candor; freedom from disguise, insidiousness or prevarication; as the fairness of an argument.7.
Equality of terms; equity; as the fairness of a contract.8.
Distinctness; freedom from blots or obscurity; as the fairness of hand-writing; the fairness of a copy.