Lewis vs. Louis

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A cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones; used as a symbol of strength in Freemasonry.

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The son of a Freemason, envisaged as assisting his father in heavy work or in old age.

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A kind of shears used in cropping woollen cloth.

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An iron dovetailed tenon, made in sections, which can be fitted into a dovetail mortise; - used in hoisting large stones, etc.

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A kind of shears used in cropping woolen cloth.

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United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

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United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961)

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United States explorer and soldier who lead led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River (1774-1809)

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United States labor leader who was president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960 and president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from 1935 to 1940 (1880-1969)

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United States novelist who satirized middle-class America in his novel Main Street (1885-1951)

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English critic and novelist; author of theological works and of books for children (1898-1963)

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Any gold or silver coin issued by the French kings from Louis XIII to Louis XVI and bearing their image on the obverse side, particularly the gold louis d'ors, originally a French form of the Spanish doubloon but varying in value between 10 and 24 livres.

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The louis d'or constitutionnel, a 24-livre gold coin issued by the First French Republic.

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The franc germinal or napoleon, a similar gold coin issued by Napoleon and bearing his image on the obverse, worth 20 francs.

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United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight campion for 12 years (1914-1981)