present participle of fay

simple past tense and past participle of fay

(Hong Kong) A fee in subsidized schools.

Either of a pair of surfaces that are in contact in a joint.

plural of faying surface

(Arthurian legend) The half sister of King Arthur, known for being a powerful enchantress.

(economics, politics) A policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs. / A policy of non-interference by authority in any competitive process.

(economics, politics) Practicing or representing governmental noninterference, or minimal interference, especially in economic affairs; pertaining to free-market capitalism.

(intransitive) To be unsuccessful. / (transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.) / (transitive) To neglect.

(uncountable, slang) Poor quality; substandard workmanship. / (slang) A failure (condition of being unsuccessful) / (slang, US) A failure (something incapable of success)