The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fairness \Fair"ness\, n.
   The state of being fair, or free form spots or stains, as of
   the skin; honesty, as of dealing; candor, as of an argument,
   etc.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

fairness
    n 1: conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized
         the fairness of my claim" [syn: fairness, equity] [ant:
         inequity, unfairness]
    2: ability to make judgments free from discrimination or
       dishonesty [syn: fairness, fair-mindedness, candor,
       candour] [ant: unfairness]
    3: the property of having a naturally light complexion [syn:
       paleness, blondness, fairness]
    4: the quality of being good looking and attractive [syn:
       comeliness, fairness, loveliness, beauteousness]