Davy Jones
[ johnz ]
/ dʒoʊnz /
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noun
the personification of the sea.
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Origin of Davy Jones
First recorded in 1745–55; origin uncertain
Words nearby Davy Jones
Davis Strait, davit, Davos, Davout, Davy, Davy Jones, Davy Jones's locker, Davy lamp, Davys, daw, dawah
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British Dictionary definitions for Davy Jones
Davy Jones
/ (ˈdeɪvɪ) /
noun
Also called: Davy Jones's locker the ocean's bottom, esp when regarded as the grave of those lost or buried at sea
the spirit or devil of the sea
Word Origin for Davy Jones
C18: of unknown origin
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