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Lewis m

1 Common English form, since the Middle Ages, of the Norman and French name LOUIS (SEE Louis). In modern use it is also in part a transferred use of the surname derived from this given name.

2 In Wales, an Anglicized form of LLEWELLYN.

3 In Scotland, a variant of LUDOVIC (SEE Ludovic), or, among families connected with the Isle of Lewis, a transferred use of the placename.

4 In Ireland, an Anglicized form of Gaelic LAOISEACH (SEE Laoiseach) and LUGHAIDH (SEE Lughaidh).

Pet forms: Lewie, Louie.