United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
"Louis reigned as a legendary boxer, holding the world heavyweight championship title for an impressive twelve-year span."
Alternative letter-case form of louis: various gold and silver coins issued by the French kings.
"The collector carefully examined the worn gold coin before realizing he had found a rare eighteenth-century louis that once circulated widely across France."
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.
In plain English: Louis is not an object but rather the first name of many famous people, including kings and musicians.
"The famous painter was born in Paris under King Louis XIV."
Usage: Use this term only when referring specifically to historical French coins minted between 1643 and 1792. Do not use it as a general synonym for any currency or coinage from other nations.
A male given name from French.
"Louis is a classic French male given name that has been popular in Europe for centuries."
The name Louis comes from Old French forms that evolved from the Latin Ludovicus. It ultimately derives from a Frankish phrase meaning "famous in battle," combining words for loud or famous and battle.