Af·fāir', n.

(4), n. [Fr. affaire, f., O. Fr. m., Pr. afar, affaire, m., It. affaire, m., from ad, a, and Fr. faire, Pr. far, faire, It. fare, Lat. facere, to make, do. See Ado.]

1. That which is done or is to be done; as, a difficult affair to manage; hence, business of any kind, especially public business. “At the head of affairs.” Junius. “A talent for affairs.” Prescott.
2. (Mil.) An engagement of troops, usually partial or of minor importance. “The disgraceful affair at Seron.” Spenser.
3. Action; endeavor. [Obs.]

And with his best affair Obeyed the pleasure of the Sun. Chapman. An affair of honor, a duel.