Mayfair

English

/meɪfɛə/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (countable) An annual two-week-long fair that took place in central London between 1686 and 1764.
  • (uncountable) (area of central London) named after this fair.
  • (CDP in Fresno County).

Etymology

Compound from English May + English fair.

Origin

English

fair

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