lew·is
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Definition of lewis
(Entry 1 of 9)
: an iron dovetailed tenon that is made in sections, can be fitted into a dovetail mortise, and is used in hoisting large stones
Lewis
biographical name (1)
Lew·is
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Definition of Lewis (Entry 2 of 9)
Cecil Day — see day-lewis
Lewis
biographical name (2)Definition of Lewis (Entry 3 of 9)
C(live) S(taples) 1898–1963 English novelist and essayist
Lewis
biographical name (3)Definition of Lewis (Entry 4 of 9)
Edward B. 1918–2004 American biologist
Lewis
biographical name (4)Definition of Lewis (Entry 5 of 9)
John Llewellyn 1880–1969 American labor leader
Lewis
biographical name (5)Definition of Lewis (Entry 6 of 9)
Matthew Gregory 1775–1818 Monk Lewis English author
Lewis
biographical name (6)Definition of Lewis (Entry 7 of 9)
Meriwether 1774–1809 American explorer
Lewis
biographical name (7)Definition of Lewis (Entry 8 of 9)
(Harry) Sinclair 1885–1951 American novelist
Lewis
biographical name (8)Definition of Lewis (Entry 9 of 9)
(Percy) Wyndham 1882–1957 British painter and author
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“Lewis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lewis. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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Lewis
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Lew·is
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Medical Definition of Lewis
: of or relating to the Lewis blood groups
Lewis antigens
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