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Fairfax
FEH-faks
Fairfax (name) means an English surname and place name, also a county in Virginia, USA. Example: “Fairfax County is one of the most populous in Virginia.”
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An English surname and place name, also a county in Virginia, USA.
"Fairfax County is one of the most populous in Virginia."
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Etymology
English surname, equivalent to fair + fax (sense 1), "beautiful tresses."
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What does “Fairfax” mean?
The word “Fairfax” means an English surname and place name, also a county in Virginia, USA.
How do you pronounce “Fairfax”?
“Fairfax” is pronounced FEH-faks (/ˈfɛɚfæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fairfax” in a sentence?
Here is “Fairfax” used in a sentence: “Fairfax County is one of the most populous in Virginia.”
What part of speech is “Fairfax”?
“Fairfax” is a name.
Is “Fairfax” a common word?
“Fairfax” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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