Etymology

St. Lewis

Today it means: A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador. Full definition →

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The story

Etymology uncertain. The toponym may derive from a corruption of French Baie-St Louis, an older French name for Hamilton Inlet.

First known use, by meaning

  • 1981 A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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