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Meaning of lewis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lewis

Pronunciation:/ˈluːɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry.

    Synonyms:lewisson
  2. (by extension) The son of a Freemason, envisaged as assisting his father in heavy work or in old age.

  3. A kind of shears used in cropping woollen cloth.