'Fair-weather sailor' definitions:

Definition of 'Fair-weather sailor'

From: GCIDE
  • Fair-weather \Fair"-weath`er\, a.
  • 1. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend. [1913 Webster]
  • Fair-weather sailor, a make-believe or inexperienced sailor; -- the nautical equivalent of carpet knight. [1913 Webster]