La Fayette

American  

[laf-ee-et, laf-ey-, lah-fee-, -fey-, la fa-yet] / ˌlæf iˈɛt, ˌlæf eɪ-, ˌlɑ fi-, -feɪ-, la faˈyɛt /

noun

1. Marie Madeleine Pioche de la Vergne Comtesse de, 1634–93, French novelist.

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Example Sentences

“The second floor was to house a statue of George Washington holding the Declaration of Independence, surrounded by La Fayette and other foreign allies.”

From Fox News

Two years later she married the Comte de La Fayette, by all accounts a self-effacing man who preferred his family’s country homes to the royal court in Paris.

From The Guardian

Authorities have not yet identified the victim, who was slain about 2:15 p.m. on the corner of West 2nd Street and South La Fayette Park Place, said Los Angeles Police Lt.

From Los Angeles Times

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local chapter of the Edible Schoolyard at Larchmont Charter Middle School, La Fayette Park campus.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet another, titled “Washington’s Favorite the Brave La Fayette,” began:

From Washington Post