Lafitte Definition & Meaning

lafitte
noun
  1. French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)

"Lafitte" in song lyrics

See how lafitte is used in real songs:

  • "louisiana fishing forecast lafitte"
    AOL — AOL
  • "carruades de lafitte"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ragland strother and lafitte"
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Usage tips for "lafitte"

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