LOUIS
\lˈuːi], \lˈuːi], \l_ˈuː_i]\
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By Princeton University
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l[=oo]'i, n. a French gold coin superseded in 1795 by the 20-franc piece--also LOU'IS-D'OR.--adjs. LOU'IS-QUATORZE', characteristic of the reign of LOUIS XIV. (1643-1715), in architecture and decoration; LOU'IS-QUINZE, of that of Louis XV. (1715-74); LOU'IS-SEIZE, of that of Louis XVI. (1774-92); LOU'IS-TREIZE, of that of Louis XIII. (1610-43).
By Thomas Davidson
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(pl. Louis pr. -z or as F). Name of many French kings (l. or l.-d\'or, French gold coin of about 20 fr. from Latin XIII to Latin XVI; Latin Treize, Quatorze, Quinze, Seize, used adj. of furniture &c. in styles prevalent in those reigns).
By Sir Augustus Henry
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