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davy.

An affidavit, a legally binding statement or oath

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈdeɪvi/
  1. An affidavit, a legally binding statement or oath

    Rather than testify in open court, each sailor posted a davy before sailing off.
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noun/ˈdeɪvi/
  1. A Davy lamp, a type of safety lamp.

    The miner knew the old davy was safer than any open flame, but far riskier than a modern flashlight.
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