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

Rhymes for lewis

• torturous

Medical Definition

Lewis

adjective

Lew·​is ˈlü-əs 

: of or relating to the Lewis blood groups

Lewis antigens

Biographical Definition

Lewis 1 of 8

biographical name (1)

Lew·​is ˈlü-əs 

Cecil Day see day-lewis

Lewis

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biographical name (2)

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

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biographical name (3)

Edward B. 1918–2004 American biologist

Lewis

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biographical name (4)

John Llewellyn 1880–1969 American labor leader

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biographical name (5)

Matthew Gregory 1775–1818 Monk Lewis English author

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biographical name (6)

Meriwether 1774–1809 American explorer

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biographical name (7)

(Harry) Sinclair 1885–1951 American novelist

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biographical name (8)

(Percy) Wyndham 1882–1957 British painter and author