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Davy Sir Humphry. 1778--1829, English chemist who isolated sodium, magnesium, chlorine, and other elements and suggested the electrical nature of chemical combination. He invented the Davy lamp Davy Justice Shallow’s varlet; assumes identity of master. [Br. Lit.: Henry IV] See : Butler How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"'Cause," said Davy very decidedly, "if she does I won't say my prayers before her like I do before you, Anne. Davy and Dora, the Green Gables twins, whisked the babies off to the garden. Yes,' replied the sexton; adding in a half compassionate, half irritable tone, which the old man couldn't hear, 'you're getting very deaf, Davy, very deaf to be sure |
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