lewis
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Also seen as: lewises
Sense 1
A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry.
một loại sắt kẹp được chèn vào một lỗ để nâng đá nặng
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The son of a Freemason, envisaged as assisting his father in heavy work or in old age.
con của một Freemason, được xem là hỗ trợ cha mình trong công việc nặng hoặc khi già
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lewis” mean?
A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry.
Is “lewis” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.