to speak fair

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to speak fair - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Fair \Fair\, adv.
     Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably;
     auspiciously; agreeably.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     Fair and square, justly; honestly; equitably; impartially.
        [Colloq.]
  
     To bid fair. See under Bid.
  
     To speak fair, to address with courtesy and frankness.
        [Archaic]
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