English
louis
see also: Louis
Noun

louis (plural louis)

  1. (historical numismatics) Any gold or silver coin issued by the French kings from Louis XIII to Louis XVI and bearing their image on the obverse side, particularly the gold louis d'ors, originally a French form of the Spanish doubloon but varying in value between 10 and 24 livres.
  2. (historical numismatics) The louis d'or constitutionnel, a 24-livre gold coin issued by the First French Republic.
  3. (historical numismatics, French slang) The franc germinal or napoleon, a similar gold coin issued by Napoleon and bearing his image on the obverse, worth 20 francs.
Synonyms
Louis
Pronunciation
  • (British, America) IPA: /ˈlu.i/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈlu.ɪs/, /ˈlu.əs/
Proper noun
  1. A male given name.
    • 1849 Charlotte Brontë, Shirley, Chapter XXXVI:
      "It is hardly a week since you called me your future husband, and treated me as such; now I am once more the tutor for you: I am addressed as Mr. Moore, and Sir; your lips have forgotten Louis."
      "No, Louis, no: it is an easy, liquid name, not soon forgotten."
  2. (uncommon) A female given name
Related terms Translations Noun

louis (plural louises)

  1. (historical numismatics) Alternative letter-case form of louis: various gold and silver coins issued by the French kings.


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