Day-Lewis

[ dey-loo-is ]

noun
  1. Cecil (often C. Day-Lewis ), 1904–72, British poet, essayist, and novelist: poet laureate 1968–72. Pen name: Nicholas Blake.

  2. Daniel, born 1957, English actor (son of Cecil Day-Lewis).

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Day-Lewis

Day Lewis

/ (ˈdeɪˈluːɪs) /


noun
  1. C (ecil). 1904–72, British poet, critic, and (under the pen name Nicholas Blake) author of detective stories; poet laureate (1968–72)

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