Lewis
Full definition of lewis
Noun
lewis
(plural lewises)- A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry
- A kind of shears used in cropping woollen cloth.
- 1835, Andrew Ure, The philosophy of manufactures (page 203)After the preeming period, the lads are put either to the gig-machines, or to the lewises in the cutting or shearing-room.