Davy lamp

noun

1. a safety lamp formerly used by miners.

Davy lamp

noun

1. See safety lamp

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davy lamp¹

First recorded in 1810–20; named after Sir H. Davy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davy lamp¹

C19: named after Sir Humphry Davy , who invented it

Example Sentences

A few words on the Davy-lamp, which came into use about sixty years ago, may not be out of place here.

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He pointed to his Davy-lamp, inside of which the light kept burning blue, and there was a series of little sputtering explosions.

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The Davy lamp was hung up before him, and the big corve was by his side.

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