What is "the fair"

Fair \Fair\, n.

1. Fairness, beauty. [Obs.]
   --Shak.

2. A fair woman; a sweetheart.

   I have found out a gift for my fair.
   --Shenstone.

3. Good fortune; good luck.

   Now fair befall thee !
   --Shak.

   The fair, anything beautiful; women, collectively. ``For slander's mark was ever yet the fair.''
   --Shak.

The Fair may refer to:

• The Fair (film), a 1960 German drama
• The Fair Store, in Illinois, US

The Fair is a 1960 West German drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte. It was entered into the 10th Berlin International Film Festival where Juliette Mayniel won the Silver Bear for Best Actress.