fair vs fair-and-square

fair-and-square vs fair

fair is a noun but fair-and-square is not a noun.

fair and fair-and-square both are adjectives.

fair is a verb but fair-and-square is not a verb.

fair is an adverb but fair-and-square is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fair	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
fair-and-square	No	Yes	No	No

fair (noun)	fair-and-square (noun)
a sale of miscellany; often for charity
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
a competitive exhibition of farm products
gathering of producers to promote business

fair (adjective)	fair-and-square (adjective)
(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines	just and honest
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
very pleasing to the eye
(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
free of clouds or rain
gained or earned without cheating or stealing
attractively feminine
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
not excessive or extreme
lacking exceptional quality or ability

fair (verb)	fair-and-square (verb)
join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

fair (adverb)	fair-and-square (adverb)
without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Difference between fair and fair-and-square

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