fayres Definition

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fayre (nostalgic)
noun fairs, fayres

1. A collection of sideshows and amusements, often set up temporarily on open ground and travelling from place to place.

Thesaurus: carnival, fête, festival;
2. historical
A market for the sale of produce, livestock, etc, with or without sideshows.
3. An indoor exhibition of goods from different countries, firms, etc, held to promote trade.

Thesaurus: bazaar, exposition, show, exhibition, gala, bourse, market.
Form: fair (only)
4. A sale of goods to raise money for charity, etc.

Etymology: 14c: from French feire, from Latin feria holiday.