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| fair [ fer ] (plural fairs) |
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1. event with farm competitions and amusements: an annual outdoor event, held especially in a state or county, with competitions for the best livestock, produce, and prepared foods and with entertainment, rides, and other amusements
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2. U.K. Same as carnival (sense 2)
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3. commercial exhibition: an exhibition, often held annually, at which companies show their products to potential buyers or inform people of business and job opportunities
 a book fair
 a trade fair
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4. sale to raise money: a sale of goods to raise money for something, especially a charity
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| [13th century. Via Old French< late Latin feria "holiday" < Latin feriae (plural)] |
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