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DAVY
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
Synonyms:
Davy; Humphrey Davy; Sir Humphrey Davy
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
chemist (a scientist who specializes in chemistry)
Context examples:
I've made your sister so all day, and Master Davy.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
If you won't, my name is Alexander Smollett, I've flown my sovereign's colours, and I'll see you all to Davy Jones.
(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)
“Yes, yes, Master Davy,” said Peggotty.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
We'll divide stores with you, man for man; and I'll give my affy-davy, as before to speak the first ship I sight, and send 'em here to pick you up. Now, you'll own that's talking.
(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)
“Where's mama, Master Davy?” repeated Peggotty.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“Recollect! control yourself, always control yourself! Davy boy, how do you do?” I gave him my hand.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“She's come home. Wait a bit, Master Davy, and I'll—I'll tell you something.”
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“Yes, certainly,” says my mother; “that is what I intend to do, my dear Jane. Now, Davy, try once more, and don't be stupid.”
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
She kneeled down playfully by the side of the bed, and laying her chin upon her hands, and laughing, said: What was it they said, Davy? Tell me again. I can't believe it.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
“Why, that's the Wrong hand, Davy!” laughed the gentleman.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
