Davy-jones definition

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The bottom of the sea, as personified in songs and stories.
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(folklore, person, proper) The spirit of the sea or the sea personified.
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The spirit of the sea.
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The sea bed, bottom of the ocean.

The pirates made him walk the plank, sent him down to Davy Jones.

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Origin of davy-jones

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Of uncertain origin. See more at Davy Jones' Locker on Wikipedia.

    From Wiktionary