Fairfax

American

[fair-faks] / ˈfɛər fæks /

noun

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

Fairfax British

/ ˈfɛəfæks /

noun

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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The first floor of the JapanLA store in Fairfax is full of stuffed toys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

"I just can't wait to see her smile. I can't wait to hear 'mum', I know that's the first thing she's gonna say," Fairfax added.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

In 2001, Fairfax lawmakers enacted a ban on all herbicides, insecticides and rodenticides on public land.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

The Fairfax County, Va., resident enjoys the “mature crowd” and predictable perks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Miss Bates and Miss Fairfax, escorted by the two gentlemen, walked into the room; and Mrs. Elton seemed to think it as much her duty as Mrs. Weston’s to receive them.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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