单词 | fair-conditioned |
释义 | > as lemmasfair-conditioned fair-conditioned adj. (a) pleasant-natured, good-tempered (now rare); (b) in reasonably good condition. ΚΠ 1473 J. Paston in Paston Lett. & Papers (2004) I. 463 Wherffor, iff ye knowe any lykly men and fayre condycioned and good archerys, sende hem to me. 1561 T. Hoby tr. B. Castiglione Courtyer iii. sig. Gg.iii She therfore beloued of a woorthie and faire condicioned yonge Gentilman, was bent with hert and minde to loue him. 1634 W. Laud Let. 9 Oct. in Wks. (1860) (modernized text) VII. 92 A very honest, fair-conditioned man. 1767 Addr. People of Eng. on Manners of Times 32 All others in proportion to the extent and influence of your character..will be just, fair conditioned, gentle. 1828 C. Fry Assistant Educ. II. 191 The man continued civil and fair conditioned, and was much employed thereabouts. 1832 Farmers' Jrnl. 11 June 191/2 Fair conditioned Queys and Heifers were sold at from four guineas to £6. 1904 Assembly Herald May 270/1 Look at this whole question of ministerial support with a fair-conditioned mind as a member of the Court of Honor. 1984 K. Read in J. Cornwall Hard-earned Lives 15 I couldn't even tell the woman if I thought this house was a fair conditioned house. 2011 Land (Nexis) 24 Nov. 78 Agents reported a 100 per cent clearance for the mixed quality and fair conditioned cattle. < as lemmas |
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