playfair

[US]/ˌpleɪˈfeə(r)/
[UK]/ˌpleɪˈfɛr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.act according to rules and fair principles
n.variant of Playford; a surname indicating an enthusiastic participant in sports, derived from medieval English meaning 'sport + companion'
Word Forms
Pluralplayfairs

Phrases & Collocations

playfair cipher

lord playfair

playfair algorithm

playfair cricket club

playfair's axiom

lyon playfair

playfair break

playfair key

playfair square

playfair dataset

Example Sentences

the team insisted on playing playfair throughout the tournament.

teachers should encourage playfair behavior among students.

the playfair cipher was widely used during wartime communications.

we must maintain playfair standards in our business transactions.

the referee ensured a playfair match between the two teams.

she always demonstrated playfair conduct in all her dealings.

the playfair square helps encrypt messages systematically.

competition should be playfair and respectful to all participants.

his playfair approach earned him respect from colleagues.

the organization promotes playfair trade practices globally.

players were reminded to compete in a playfair manner.

the new policy emphasizes playfair treatment for all employees.

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