Fairfax

American  

[fair-faks] / ˈfɛər fæks /

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.

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Fairfax British  

/ ˈfɛəfæks /

noun

1. 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)

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Fairfax

Most of the characters are flat and the portrayals stagey, starting with Mr. Grammer’s gruff but likable Fairfax.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Ms. Brown keeps yellowed documents from the farm’s early days, including the 1741 deed to the property from Lord Thomas Fairfax, who owned millions of acres in Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

The U.S. has deployed more than 300 search-and-rescue personnel from four teams, including teams from Los Angeles County, Florida and Fairfax County, Va., officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

The event in L.A.’s Fairfax District will include soccer zones for the whole family, beer gardens and international cuisine from more than 40 restaurants and specialty market shops.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

“I hope you did not venture far, Miss Fairfax, this morning, or I am sure you must have been wet.—We scarcely got home in time. I hope you turned directly.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen