Lewes

See also: lewes

English

Etymology

From Middle English Lewes, from late Old English Lewes, a variant of earlier Lǣwe, of uncertain origin. Traditionally derived from Old English hlǣw (“hill”), referring to the several mounts in Lewes. Alternatively, perhaps derived from Old English lǣw (“cut, incision, gash”), referring to the narrow, steep-sided 'gash' where the River Ouse cuts through the line of the South Downs.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈluː.ɪs/
• Rhymes: -uːɪs
• Homophones: Lewis, Louis

Proper noun

Lewes (countable and uncountable, plural Leweses)

1. A surname.
2. A placename
   1. A town in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
   2. A local government district of East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. Seat: Lewes, formed in 1974, with its headquarters in the town
   3. A city in Delaware, United States
   4. A community in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Derived terms

• Kingston near Lewes

 

Anagrams

• sewel, weels