Davy Jones's locker

noun

Da·vy Jones's locker ˌdā-vē-ˌjōnz(-əz)-

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: the bottom of the ocean

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circa 1777, in the meaning defined above

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Davy Jones's locker

noun

Da·vy Jones's locker ˌdā-vē-ˌjōnz(-əz)-

: the bottom of the sea

Etymology

from Davy Jones, a name used by sailors to represent the spirit of the sea

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