fair-haired
|fair/haired|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfɛrˌhɛrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfeəˌhɛəd/
light-colored hair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fair-haired' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'fæger' meaning 'beautiful' and 'hærd' meaning 'hair'.
Historical Evolution
'fæger hærd' transformed into the Middle English word 'fair haired', and eventually became the modern English word 'fair-haired'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beautiful hair', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having light-colored hair'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having light-colored hair, typically blonde.
The fair-haired child stood out in the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 06:31