fair-spoken

adjective

fair-spo·​ken ˈfer-ˌspō-kən How to pronounce fair-spoken (audio)
: pleasant and courteous in speech
a fair-spoken youth

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fair-spoken was in the 15th century

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“Fair-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-spoken. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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