louis

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

Etymology

Borrowed from French louis, from Louis, the name of the French kings who first issued these coins and whose images appeared on their obverses.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Joe Louis, Joseph Louis Barrow

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