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Webster 1913 Edition


Fair-weather

Fair′-weathˊer

,
Adj.
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
.

Definition 2024


fair-weather

fair-weather

See also: fairweather

English

Adjective

fair-weather (not comparable)

  1. Suitable for use only during fair weather
  2. (of friends, etc.) Dependable only in the absence of trouble.

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