fair–haired

adjective \ˈfer-ˈherd\

: having light or blond hair

: especially well-liked or admired

Full Definition of FAIR-HAIRED

: specially favored : white-headed —used especially in the phrase fair-haired boy

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1909

Synonyms: beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed

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