davy2 slang.
(ˈdeɪvɪ)
A vulgar shortening of affidavit, esp. in phr. to take one's davy (= ‘to take one's oath’).
| 1764 O'Hara Midas ii. iv. (Farmer), And I with my davy will back it, I'll swear. 1785 Grose Dict. Vulgar Tongue, I'll take my davy of it. 1871 M. Collins Mrq. & Merch. I. vi. 210 [They] take their solemn oath and davy that they didn't do it. |