Pronunciations
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/ˈdeɪvi/
Noun
An affidavit, a legally binding statement or oath
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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."
Noun
A Davy lamp, a type of safety lamp.
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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.