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"fair"
Double Meaning
Act 1,
Scene 1
Lines 180-181

The double meaning of the word "fair"  discussed in Act 1, Scene 1 of myshakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.

Hermia

God speed, fair Helena. Whither away?

Helena

Call you me fair? That “fair” again unsay.

The word “fair” was used as a sign of respect when addressing someone and that’s how Hermia uses it. But in Shakespeare’s day the word “fair” also meant beautiful, and that’s how Helena interprets it.