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Definition of Jean Laffite
1. Noun. French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826).
Exact synonyms: Jean Lafitte, Laffite, Lafitte
Generic synonyms: Buccaneer, Pirate, Sea Robber, Sea Rover
Generic synonyms: Buccaneer, Pirate, Sea Robber, Sea Rover
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jean Laffite
Literary usage of Jean Laffite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of the United States of America During the Second Administration of by Henry Adams (1890)
"... while defying the laws of the United States and the power of the national
government.3 The British sloop-of-war brought to Jean Laffite a letter from ..."
2. History of the United States of America by Henry Adams (1921)
"... while defying the laws of the United States and the power of the national
government.8 The British sloop-of-war brought to Jean Laffite a letter from ..."
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