Lewes

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biographical name

Lew·​es ˈlü-əs How to pronounce Lewes (audio)
George Henry 1817–1878 English philosopher and critic

Lewes

2 of 2

geographical name

Lew·​es ˈlü-əs How to pronounce Lewes (audio)
1
the upper Yukon River south of its junction with the Pelly River
2
town in southern England on the Ouse River south of London

Note: Lewes is the capital of East Sussex.

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“Lewes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lewes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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