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: 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
Dictionary Entries Near lewis
Cite this Entry
“Lewis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lewis. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
Medical Definition
Lewis
adjective
Lew·is
ˈlü-əs
: of or relating to the Lewis blood groups
Lewis antigens
Biographical Definition
Lewis
2 of 8biographical name (2)
C(live) S(taples) 1898–1963 English novelist and essayist
Lewis
3 of 8biographical name (3)
Edward B. 1918–2004 American biologist
Lewis
4 of 8biographical name (4)
John Llewellyn 1880–1969 American labor leader
Lewis
5 of 8biographical name (5)
Matthew Gregory 1775–1818 Monk Lewis English author
Lewis
6 of 8biographical name (6)
Meriwether 1774–1809 American explorer
Lewis
7 of 8biographical name (7)
(Harry) Sinclair 1885–1951 American novelist
Lewis
8 of 8biographical name (8)
(Percy) Wyndham 1882–1957 British painter and author
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