Davys

[ dey-vis ]

noun

1. John. Davis, John.

Example Sentences

Mr. Davys' special work was to teach her history and English, and the number of books that she read with him is somewhat startling.

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I think the Tibetans were really impressed with our humanity, and looked upon Davys as some incarnation of a medicine Buddha.

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Bright and early the next morning there was commotion at the Davys’.

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Would you believe that some of those working in the most dangerous parts of the mine have false keys to their Davys, and use the flame to light their pipes?

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Captain John Davys was appointed commander, and two barks were equipped.

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