what does "fair exotic "mean? "he strove to shelter her,as a fair exotic is sheltered by the gardener..." what is "fair exotic", i can't find definition of fair that applies to this situation..

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jessica

Jul 8, 2013 7:39 AM

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"exotic" is a noun meaning "an exotic plant/flower". "fair" is this example means "fragile". So he is sheltering (protecting) her as a gardener would shelter a "fragile exotic plant".

July 8, 2013

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