Davy Jones

[johnz]

noun

1. the personification of the sea.

Davy Jones

/ ˈdeɪvɪ /

noun

1. Also called: Davy Jones's locker. the ocean's bottom, esp when regarded as the grave of those lost or buried at sea

2. the spirit or devil of the sea

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davy Jones¹

First recorded in 1745–55; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davy Jones¹

C18: of unknown origin