To speak fair

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Fair \Fair\, adv.
   Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably;
   auspiciously; agreeably.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Fair and square}, justly; honestly; equitably; impartially.
      [Colloq.]

   {To bid fair}. See under {Bid}.

   {To speak fair}, to address with courtesy and frankness.
      [Archaic]
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