A fair deal.
1839. Sir, in a “fair shake,” there is a Republican majority [in New York State].—Mr. Fry of Pa., House of Repr., Jan. 25: Cong. Globe, p. 89, App.
1847. Now, you know, father, that was n’t a fair shake, and he ought to have been walloped for it.—D. P. Thompson, ‘Locke Amsden,’ p. 59 (Boston).
