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Day-Lewis

[dey-loo-is]

noun

  1. Cecil (oftenC. 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).



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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Throughout his career, Day-Lewis has demonstrated his range with a wide variety of roles.

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