Lew
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Name — A diminutive of the male given name Lewis.
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Etymology
From corruption of French louis, from Louis, presumably Louis IX or Louis XI, who issued gold écus.
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What does “Lew” mean?
The word “Lew” means a diminutive of the male given name Lewis.
How do you pronounce “Lew”?
“Lew” is pronounced lyoo (/ljuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lew” in a sentence?
Here is “Lew” used in a sentence: “...þe Ingliss noble, henry, ande Eduarde wᵗ þe ross, þe franche crowne, þe salute þe lewe and þe Ridar sall haif courss in þis realme.”
What part of speech is “Lew”?
Depending on how it is used, “Lew” can be a name, a noun, an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “Lew” come from?
The word “Lew” comes from French. From corruption of French louis, from Louis, presumably Louis IX or Louis XI, who issued gold écus.
Is “Lew” a common word?
“Lew” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lew” have?
“Lew” has 14 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a diminutive of the male given name Lewis.