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Added 10 October 2026

fairing

/ˈfɛɹɪŋ/ noun

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A gift or other souvenir bought at a fair. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
A present, especially given by a lover.
Something that is deserved; one's deserts.

verb

present participle and gerund of fair

noun

A covering on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that streamlines it (i.e., produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag).

Origin

From fair (“community gathering, market”). In the sense of food, because cakes and sweets were sold at fairs.

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