fairish

Example Sentences

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Fairish sort of time; it might have been better, perhaps—a shade under two-twelve.

From Thoroughbreds by Fraser, William Alexander

Fairish, my lord, if 'tis the horses you are inquiring for?

From The Admirable Crichton by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

Mr. Jeekes tells me, my lady," he went on presently, "that Mrs Fairish had been suffering from neurasthenia and a weak heart brought on by too much smoking.

From The Yellow Streak by Williams, Valentine

"Fairish," the other replied evasively; and Taylor grew suspicious.

From Colonial Born A tale of the Queensland bush by Spence, Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton)

"Fairish, Jeremy, fairish!" answered Jessamy, in a sweet voice peculiarly rich and mellow.

From Peregrine's Progress by Farnol, Jeffery