Lewis

biographical name

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

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“Lewis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lewis. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

Lewis

adjective
Lew·​is ˈlü-əs How to pronounce Lewis (audio)
: of or relating to the Lewis blood groups
Lewis antigens
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