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Lewie

Lewie

5 7.4
A male first name often used instead of Lewis
  • proper noun
  • /ˈluːi/
translation icon : Lewie
  • You mean Lewie?
  • Lewie Anderson

Examples

  • Seated on a lower level of the tiered chairs arranged in a semi-circle around Lewie.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • 'Cause an hour later you went into Lewie's room.

    Man Trouble (1992)

  • Joan and Lewie stand in the doorway of the rehearsal room.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • To see that before you've even gotten rid of Lewie, you've started up with some other man.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Joan, this is Lewie.

    Man Trouble (1992)

  • Her eyes fixed on Lewie, intensely perusing him for any signs of malevolence.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • I spoke with Lewie yesterday; he has a great sense of humor.

  • 'Did you hear what Lewie said at the meeting?' asked John.

  • Everyone was excited to see Lewie perform at the talent show.

Synonyms

Lew
vsLewie
66 6.7

A male first name often short for Lewis or a last name

is the diminutive form with an added ie ending

Surface Forms

Lewie main

Etymology

Lewie is a friendly form of Lewis, the English form of the old name Louis. That older name comes from an old German name made of the parts hlud and wig, which mean 'fame' and 'war', so it originally meant a 'famous warrior', and that's why Lewie can feel strong and classic.