Fair Havens

A harbour in the south of Crete, some 5 miles to the east of which was the town of Lasea (Acts 27:8). Here the ship of Alexandria in which Paul and his companions sailed was detained a considerable time waiting for a favourable wind. Contrary to Paul's advice, the master of the ship determined to prosecute the voyage, as the harbour was deemed incommodious for wintering in (9-12). The result was that, after a stormy voyage, the vessel was finally wrecked on the coast of Malta (27:40-44).

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (superl.) Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure.

2. (superl.) Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful.

3. (superl.) Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin.

4. (superl.) Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day.

5. (superl.) Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unencumbered; open; direct; -- said of a road, passage, etc.; as, a fair mark; in fair sight; a fair view.

6. (superl.) Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; flowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines.

7. (superl.) Characterized by frankness, honesty, impartiality, or candor; open; upright; free from suspicion or bias; equitable; just; -- said of persons, character, or conduct; as, a fair man; fair dealing; a fair statement.

8. (superl.) Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc.

9. (superl.) Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting.

10. (superl.) Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen.

11. (adv.) Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.

12. (n.) Fairness, beauty.

13. (n.) A fair woman; a sweetheart.

14. (n.) Good fortune; good luck.

15. (v. t.) To make fair or beautiful.

16. (v. t.) To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines.

17. (n.) A gathering of buyers and sellers, assembled at a particular place with their merchandise at a stated or regular season, or by special appointment, for trade.

18. (n.) A festival, and sale of fancy articles. etc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair.

19. (n.) A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair.