Definitions

1. noun

A name, often used as a surname, derived from the French name “LaFayette,” referring to Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. It may also refer to Jean Lafitte, a notorious pirate who operated in Louisiana during the early 19th century.

“The Lafitte brothers were infamous for their smuggling operations in the Gulf of Mexico.”

2. proper noun

A specific person or place with the name Lafitte, such as Jean Lafitte or Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar in New Orleans.

“The Lafitte neighborhood in New Orleans is a historic district with charming shops and restaurants.”