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ˈfɛər ɪŋfair·ing
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fairingnoun
A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair. (Uncommon)
fairingnoun
A structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Fairingnoun
A present given at a fair.
Etymology: from fair.
Sweetheart, we shall be rich ere we depart,
If fairings come thus plentifully in. William Shakespeare, Love’s Lab. Lost.What pretty things they are, we wonder at!
Like children that esteem every trifle,
And prefer a fairing before their fathers:
What difference is between us and them?
That we are dearer fools, cockscombs at
A higher rate. Ben Jonson, Discoveries.Now he goes on, and sings of fairs and shows;
For still new fairs before his eyes arose:
How pedlars stalls with glitt’ring toys are laid,
The various fairings of the country maid. John Gay, Pastorals.
Webster Dictionary
Fairingnoun
a present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
fairing
Sheering a ship in construction. Also, the draught of a ship. To run off a great number of different lines or curves, in order to ascertain the fairness in point of curvature of every part, and the beauty of the whole.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fairing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fairing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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