lewis

noun

lew·is ˈlü-əs

: an iron dovetailed tenon that is made in sections, can be fitted into a dovetail mortise, and is used in hoisting large stones

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Lewis

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lewis was in 1743

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“Lewis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lewis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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Medical Definition

Lewis

adjective

Lew·is ˈlü-əs

: of or relating to the Lewis blood groups

Lewis antigens

Biographical Definition

Lewis 1 of 8

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Cecil Day see day-lewis

Lewis

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C(live) S(taples) 1898–1963 English novelist and essayist

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Edward B. 1918–2004 American biologist

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John Llewellyn 1880–1969 American labor leader

Lewis

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Matthew Gregory 1775–1818 Monk Lewis English author

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Meriwether 1774–1809 American explorer

Lewis

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(Harry) Sinclair 1885–1951 American novelist

Lewis

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(Percy) Wyndham 1882–1957 British painter and author

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