Fairfax

[ fair-faks ]

noun

1. Thomas 3rd Baron Fairfax of Cameron, 1612–71, British general: commander in chief of the parliamentary army 1645–50.
2. Thomas 6th Baron Fairfax of Cameron, 1692–1782, English colonist in Virginia.
3. a town in NE Virginia.
4. a male given name.

Fairfax

/ ˈfɛəfæks /

noun

1. FairfaxThomas16121671MEnglishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesman Thomas, 3rd Baron Fairfax. 1612–71, English general and statesman: commanded the Parliamentary army (1645–50), defeating Charles I at Naseby (1645). He was instrumental in restoring Charles II to the throne (1660)

Example Sentences

In January, I drove through an affluent community of country roads, hobby farms and sprawling hilly yards outside of Fairfax, Virginia, to the home of Jared Taylor.

From Salon

Much of the creative team works at Moonbug’s office near the Grove in Los Angeles’ Fairfax district.

From Los Angeles Times

Williams, who grew up in London, began her career on the stage before appearing as Jane Fairfax in ITV’s 1996 adaptation of “Emma,” which starred her “Dune: Prophecy” cast mate Mark Strong as George Knightley.

From Los Angeles Times

At the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center in the Fairfax district the mood was celebratory, and Andrea Ruth, 53 was enjoying the “festive” voting experience.

From Los Angeles Times

"I had to put myself physically into the work and not just write cheques or argue over dinner tables," said Peter Brock of Fairfax, California.

From BBC