Etymology

deep sea

Today it means: The deeper part of the sea or ocean in which no light penetrates. Full definition →

Middle English depe see
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromdepe see
  2. English todaydeep sea

From Middle English depe see, equivalent to deep + sea.

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