lewed man

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From lewed + mon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛu̯(i)d(ə) ˌman/, /ˈlɛu̯(i)d(ə) ˌmɔn/

Noun

lewed man (plural lewed men)

  1. Somebody who is not a cleric; a member of the laity.
  2. An unlearned person; one without knowledge.
  3. A lay person; an unqualified or untrained individual.
  4. (rare) A careless person; an excessive risk-taker.
  5. (rare) A miscreant or villain.

References

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