Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Our present-day conception of an orc or ork is one of a race of mythical humanoid creatures, generally described as brutish, aggressive and repulsive, stemming from the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, where orcs contrast with the benevolent Elvish race.
1 Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757â1834), French general and American Revolutionary War general. 2  Lafayette (name), a list of people with the surname Lafayette or La Fayette or the given name.  La Fayette, Alabama, a city.
The Marquis de Lafayette in battle. When he heard of the American Revolution he was inspired and decided to go over and help where he could. He had no idea that he was going to become one of America's greatest leaders. he Marquis de Lafayette became friends with General George Washington very quickly. That friendship never died out.