Lewes

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Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Medieval English

Meaning & History

Early Modern English form of Louis or sometimes Louisa. Also compare Lewis. A known bearer was Sir Lewes Lewknor (c.1560-1627), an English courtier, writer, soldier and member of Parliament, in whose case Lewes was his mother's maiden name.
Added 5/11/2024 by haltingpie
Edited 11/3/2024 by SeaHorse15