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Davy lamp
noun
- a safety lamp formerly used by miners.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Davy lamp1
First recorded in 1810–20; named after Sir H. Davy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Davy lamp1
C19: named after Sir Humphry Davy , who invented it
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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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