"Dair" meaning in English

See Dair in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Dan + Blair. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Dan|Blair}} Blend of Dan + Blair Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dair
  1. (fandom slang) The ship of characters Dan Humphrey and Blair Waldorf of the Gossip Girl series. Tags: slang Categories (topical): F/M ships
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