"davy" meaning in English

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          "text": "Rather than testify in open court, each sailor posted a davy before sailing off.",
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        "An affidavit, a legally binding statement or oath"
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          "oath",
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      "ipa": "/ˈdeɪvi/"
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  "etymology_text": "Shortening.",
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          "text": "The miner knew the old davy was safer than any open flame, but far riskier than a modern flashlight."
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          "text": "He also developed the innovative davy lamp for use in coal mines.",
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      "ipa": "/ˈdeɪvi/"
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        },
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