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Guest Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Use of blond(e)/fair

Why do I use the word "blond(e)" only for women, "fair" for men and women?
  

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Generally, blond does refer to men, and blonde refers to women.

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  • Generally, blond does refer to men, and blonde refers to women.
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Generally, blond does refer to men, and blonde refers to women.
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And how about fair?
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As an adjective, "fair" could describe either.
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