Fairfax

proper nounattested in dialogue

United States//ˈfɛɚfæks//

A surname transferred from the nickname that was originally a nickname for someone with long fair hair.

proper noun

1
A surname transferred from the nickname that was originally a nickname for someone with long fair hair.
Democrats called for investigation, not resignation, after Vanessa Tyson accused Justin Fairfax of sexual assault earlier this week.
2
The title of a Scottish peerage.
3
Any of several place names, including: A town in Marin County, California, United States.
4
Any of several place names, including: A town and census-designated place therein, in Franklin County, Vermont.
5
Any of several place names, including: An independent city, the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.

Etymology

English surname, equivalent to fair + fax (sense 1), "beautiful tresses."

faintly · In a faint manner; very quietly or lightly.fair · Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure;…Fair · A surname.

Fairfax · A surname transferred from the nickname that was originally a nickname for someone with long fair hair.

fairly · In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a…fairness · The property of being fair or equitable.fairy · A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in…

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