Meaning of set fair | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To provide a smooth, finished surface on plaster after roughing in.
2. To become favorable.
3. To develop weather that is clear and pleasant.
4. To put in order; to make neat.

Examples

“The ceilings of the upper story to be lathed, plastered, and set fair; and the walls of the same, with those of the living rooms, to be rendered and set fair.”

“The cavities or cells run horizontally, and the blocks are dovetailed together at the joints, and united with strong-guaged plaster of Paris and lime putty, or air-slacked lime. They are set fair, and dressed with scrapers, forming a surface suitable either for paint or paper.”

“The ceiling of basement to be lathed with strong laths securely nailed, plastered two coats, set fair, and twice whitened when dry.”

“The wind sets fair for news to go to Ireland, But none returns.”

“Public opinion is setting fair in the direction of utilizing the many miles of unproductive waste, and has also recognized the present drawbacks to production, consequent upon the restrictions tenant-farmers labour under at the present time.”

“Huzza for Otaheite, boys, The breeze is setting fair, And on its wing, so fleet, boys, We soon shall revel there.”

“India won the toss and batted first, and were set fair for a massive score at 320 for one, but once again I removed Gambhir and Dravid in quick succession, this time after both had hundreds to their names, and then the prize scalp of Tendulkar, all in a 19-run spell.”

“The day set fair without a breath of wind.”

“The clouds on the mountains had dissipated, the day set fair and hot.”

“Visibility was good and the weather set fair.”

“He is then furnished with dry sheets, hood, &c. brought to the ground for the purpose; when being led home to the stable, he is supplied with the necessary quantity of soft water, a little warm, previous to undergoing a regular and complete dressing, with greater nicety, than in the open air: when this is systematically gone through, he has a farther moderate supply of water, which is most commonly (though there are occasional deviations) followed by a warm and comfortable mash; upon depositing which in the manger, and setting the stable fair, the door is closed for a double period of the usual hours for going to stable when a horse has not been sweated; and although he undergoes the afternoon and evening routine of being fed, set fair, &c. he is neither stripped, or goes to exercise, any more on that day.”

“Then set it fair to the points of the spindles, and at an equal distance back from them at the brasses all along ;”

“But it won't set fair when made tight around yards or round thimbles.”

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