Davies

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Davy (kind of lamp) form-of, plural
  2. 2
    plural of davy form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Davy/Davey/Davie or David.

    "This is FRESH AIR. I'm Dave Davies, in today for Terry Gross."

Synonyms

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affidavydavy jonesdeitygodgoddesskelpie

Example

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"The story becomes a deft blend of tragedy and comedy, such as when Depp, as Barrie, arrives at the Davies London home wearing a feathered American Indian war bonnet and carrying a quacking toy duck."

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