Meaning of Davy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A diminutive of the male given name David.
2. A Davy lamp.
3. An affidavit, a legally binding statement or oath
4. A Davy lamp, a type of safety lamp.
5. A surname originating as a patronymic derived from David.

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Examples

“Tell him, I'll knock his leek about his pate Upon Saint Davy's day.”

“[…] the experience of more than one of the best-regulated collieries of the north of England, where a vast number of Davies are in daily use.”

“Rather than testify in open court, each sailor posted a davy before sailing off.”

“"You and me should get on well, Hawkins, for I'll take my davy I should be rated ship's boy."”

“The miner knew the old davy was safer than any open flame, but far riskier than a modern flashlight.”

“He also developed the innovative davy lamp for use in coal mines.”

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