English Explanatory Dictionary

Davy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪvi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Davy.wav

Word forms

Davy Davie Davies Davys

Etymology

Shortening.

Related words

affidavy affydavy affy-davy Davy Davy lamp Davy-lamp Davy's lamp

Derived words

Davy Crockett Davy Jones Davy Jones's locker Davy lamp
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