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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
David William Donald Cameron, Baron Cameron of Chipping Norton (born 9 October 1966), is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United
David_Cameron
Government of the United Kingdom (2010–2015)
The Cameron–Clegg coalition was formed by David Cameron and Nick Clegg when Cameron was invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form a new government, following
Cameron–Clegg_coalition
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
David Cameron's tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom began on 11 May 2010 when he accepted an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to form a government
Premiership_of_David_Cameron
Relatives of former Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary of the UK David Cameron
Relatives of the former UK prime minister and former foreign secretary, David Cameron, feature throughout the law, politics and finance as well as being connected
Family_of_David_Cameron
Topics referred to by the same term
David Cameron (born 1966) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. David Cameron may also refer to:
David Cameron (disambiguation)
David_Cameron_(disambiguation)
British-American political advisor and TV host (born 1969)
Channel. He served as director of strategy for British prime minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2012. Hilton hosted The Next Revolution, a weekly current
Steve_Hilton
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office since 2011
at 10 Downing Street during the premierships of six prime ministers: David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer
Larry_(cat)
Political party in the United Kingdom
Labour Party has shaped modern British politics for the last century. David Cameron sought to modernise the party after his election as leader in 2005,
Conservative_Party_(UK)
Head of government of the United Kingdom
has ever lost his or her seat at a general election. Cameron, David (11 May 2010). "David Cameron becomes PM: Full Downing Street statement". BBC News
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2025
States. In January 2016, Lammy was commissioned by then-Prime Minister David Cameron to report on the effects of racial discrimination and disadvantage on
David_Lammy
British politician (born 1969)
Labour Party's economic policy was jokingly mocked by Prime Minister David Cameron during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Though Labour
Ed_Miliband
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
Truss held various Cabinet positions under three prime ministers – David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson – lastly as foreign secretary from 2021
Liz_Truss
American drummer (born 1962)
Matthew David Cameron (born November 28, 1962) is an American drummer from San Diego, California. He is most known for his work with the Seattle-based
Matt_Cameron
British business executive (born 1971)
married to David Cameron, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016 and Foreign Secretary from 2023 to 2024. Cameron took on a
Samantha_Cameron
British barrister, businessman, and Conservative fundraiser and politician
as "David Cameron's oldest political friend" since their days together at Brasenose College, Oxford. Feldman was responsible for fundraising David Cameron's
Andrew Feldman, Baron Feldman of Elstree
Andrew_Feldman,_Baron_Feldman_of_Elstree
British politician (born 1932)
Commons for Cameron jibe". BBC News. 11 April 2016. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2018. "David Cameron Questioned After
Dennis_Skinner
English television personality (born 1962)
scandal on 8 November 2012, Schofield interviewed then prime minister David Cameron on This Morning and presented him with a list he had obtained from the
Phillip_Schofield
Australian rower
David Allan Cameron (born 11 March 1974) is an Australian former rower. He was an Australian national champion and an Olympian, and won a silver medal
David_Cameron_(rower)
British political scandal
during his time at Oxford University, former British prime minister David Cameron inserted his penis and/or scrotum into a dead pig's mouth as part of
Piggate
Canadian darts player
David Cameron (born 15 September 1969) is a Canadian professional darts player who competes in World Darts Federation (WDF) and Professional Darts Corporation
David_Cameron_(darts_player)
wedding by reminding Michael that Brian loves him immensely. Dr. David Cameron (or Dr. David, as he is commonly referred to by the other characters) is Michael's
List of Queer as Folk characters
List_of_Queer_as_Folk_characters
English television host and journalist (1939–2013)
ministers serving from 1964 to his death in 2013, from Alec Douglas-Home to David Cameron, and all seven U.S. presidents in office from 1969 to 2008. Frost was
David_Frost
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019
She was elected and appointed prime minister unopposed, succeeding David Cameron. As prime minister, May began the process of withdrawing the UK from
Theresa_May
Australian actor
David Cameron is an Australian actor and director. Lead screen roles he has played are The Keepers as Rick Zammit, Water Under the Bridge as Neil Atkins
David Cameron (Australian actor)
David_Cameron_(Australian_actor)
British theologian and former co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
if he would like to meet the-then Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron. Bartley agreed, and party officials then brought the Conservative leader
Jonathan_Bartley
Resident cat at 10 Downing Street, London
London Evening Standard reported that the cat had been selected by David Cameron and his family, from those at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Chief mousers
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office
Chief_Mouser_to_the_Cabinet_Office
Financial services company
inquiry into David Cameron links to Greensill Capital". the Guardian. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Landler, Mark (2 April 2021). "David Cameron Comes Under the
Greensill_Capital
English actor (born 1977)
riddle that no one knows what it is" and called former Prime Minister David Cameron a "twat". In August 2018, Dyer began narrating MTV reality series, True
Danny_Dyer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010
Democrats, Brown was succeeded as prime minister by Conservative leader David Cameron, and as Labour leader by Ed Miliband. After leaving office, Brown returned
Gordon_Brown
British politician (born 1969)
Under the coalition government of David Cameron he was a Junior Treasury Minister before being promoted to Cameron's Cabinet as Culture Secretary, following
Sajid_Javid
1979 single by The Jam
Conservative leader and Old Etonian David Cameron named "The Eton Rifles" as one of his favourite songs. Cameron is reported to have said, "I was one
The_Eton_Rifles
British politician (born 1978)
United Kingdom Anti-Corruption Champion from 2014 to 2015. He attended David Cameron's cabinet as Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General from
Matt_Hancock
Scottish painter and etcher (1865–1945)
Sir David Young Cameron RA (28 June 1865 – 16 September 1945) was a Scottish painter and, with greater success, etcher, mostly of townscapes and landscapes
David_Young_Cameron
British former politician (born 1965)
David Wright Miliband (born 15 July 1965) is a British former politician serving as President of the International Rescue Committee since 2013. He was
David_Miliband
reacted to David Cameron claims". The Guardian. Reilly, Nicholas (11 April 2016). "Dennis Skinner booted from Commons after calling David Cameron 'dodgy Dave'"
List of nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
List_of_nicknames_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom
1990s–2000s branding of the UK Labour Party
thereafter, David Cameron and Nick Clegg announced the formation of a coalition between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. Cameron became the Prime
New_Labour
Topics referred to by the same term
Cameron ministry may refer to: First Cameron ministry, the British coalition government led by David Cameron from 2010 to 2015 Second Cameron ministry
Cameron_ministry
2011 book by Amy Chua
traditional Chinese way. In a speech in January 2016, British Prime Minister David Cameron praised "tiger mums" as he laid out his strategy for tackling child
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Battle_Hymn_of_the_Tiger_Mother
British politician (born 1941)
Howard resigned as Leader of the Conservative Party and was succeeded by David Cameron. Howard did not contest his seat of Folkestone and Hythe in the 2010
Michael_Howard
British daytime TV programme (1988–present)
Willoughby interviewed then Prime Minister David Cameron. During the interview, Schofield presented Cameron with a list he had obtained from the internet
This_Morning_(TV_programme)
British politician (born 1957)
him removed as Speaker of the House of Commons. She also clashed with David Cameron and George Osborne, describing them as "two arrogant posh boys". In
Nadine_Dorries
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015
the Liberal Democrats, and Clegg was appointed by Conservative leader David Cameron to serve as his Deputy Prime Minister. In this capacity, he became the
Nick_Clegg
by a Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government, headed by David Cameron, that pursued a series of public spending cuts with the intention of
Political history of the United Kingdom (1979–present)
Political_history_of_the_United_Kingdom_(1979–present)
Executive, Legislative, Parliamentary, and other powers
Blair and Clinton "David Cameron launches Tories' 'big society' plan". BBC News. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2021. David Cameron has launched his
Powers of the prime minister of the United Kingdom
Powers_of_the_prime_minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
British politician (born 1954)
of its Social Justice Policy Group. In May 2010, new Prime Minister David Cameron appointed him to serve in the cabinet as Secretary of State for Work
Iain_Duncan_Smith
2011 referendum in the UK on reforming the voting system
proper" coalition between the two parties. Hague and Conservative leader David Cameron said that this was in response to Labour offering the Liberal Democrats
2011 United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum
2011_United_Kingdom_Alternative_Vote_referendum
As Euroscepticism increased during the early 2010s, Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech in January 2013 at Bloomberg London, in which he
Timeline_of_Brexit
Ed Miliband's tenure as Leader of the Labour Party
2010, following the resignation of Gordon Brown after the formation of David Cameron and Nick Clegg's Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition government
Labour Party leadership of Ed Miliband
Labour_Party_leadership_of_Ed_Miliband
2020s military policies
the Defense Staff, David Richards, called on David Cameron to demand a ceasefire in December 2023. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron expressed concern
United Kingdom and the Gaza war
United_Kingdom_and_the_Gaza_war
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010
government. He was succeeded as prime minister by Conservative leader David Cameron and as Labour leader by Ed Miliband. Brown's premiership has generally
Premiership_of_Gordon_Brown
English journalist, writer, and editor
Guardian newspaper about former British prime minister David Cameron. This touched on the death of Cameron's six-year-old son. Brown claimed the PM only ever
Andrew_Brown_(writer)
British political journalist
Ashcroft, of an unauthorised biography of former British prime minister David Cameron, Call Me Dave, and of various other non-fiction titles, including White
Isabel_Oakeshott
Exclusive society at Oxford University
Northern Ireland (Edward VII and Edward VIII), three prime ministers (David Cameron, Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, and Boris Johnson), and two
Bullingdon_Club
Part of the UK Conservative Party
advisers to have served in the Cabinet include former prime minister David Cameron, former deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden, former chancellor of the
Conservative Research Department
Conservative_Research_Department
English journalist (born 1948)
the Mail was: "The crushing of David Cameron". The Mail backed Theresa May as the candidate to succeed David Cameron as Prime Minister following his
Paul_Dacre
1st episode of the 1st series of Black Mirror
Call Me Dave, which alleged that British prime minister of the time, David Cameron, had placed a "private part of his anatomy" into a dead pig's head as
The National Anthem (Black Mirror)
The_National_Anthem_(Black_Mirror)
British politician and media personality (born 1947)
a peerage by David Cameron. In 2016, she supported Brexit during the 2016 EU referendum and, following the resignation of David Cameron, endorsed Andrea
Ann_Widdecombe
British politician (born 1973)
David Cameron, she served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Decentralisation from 2014 to 2015. After the 2015 general election, Cameron promoted
Penny_Mordaunt
English journalist (born 1968)
Oxfordshire farm, where it was ridden by David Cameron. In December 2010, a dinner party was attended by Cameron and James Murdoch. Brooks was once also
Rebekah_Brooks
Senior decision-making body of the UK government
Brown's ministry, 2007–2010 Cabinets of the Cameron–Clegg coalition, 2010–2015 Cabinets of David Cameron's second ministry, 2015–2016 Cabinets of Theresa
Cabinet_of_the_United_Kingdom
Canadian actor (born 1960)
Caine (played by David Carradine) on the 1990s crime drama Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, Sgt. Tom Ryan in Silk Stalkings, Dr. David Cameron on the first
Chris_Potter_(actor)
Aspect of British political history
to a landslide defeat in 1997. The party under David Cameron returned to government with the Cameron–Clegg coalition following the 2010 UK general election
History of the Conservative Party (UK)
History_of_the_Conservative_Party_(UK)
British broadcaster, journalist and former politician (born 1953)
discussion he said that "because of the catastrophic blunder committed by David Cameron, [Nigel] Farage deserves a place in history" because "he spooked the
Michael_Portillo
Kuwaiti-British terrorist and ISIS executioner (1988–2015)
video, directed at British Prime Minister David Cameron, was released, showing British hostage aid worker David Haines being beheaded by Emwazi. On 3 October
Jihadi_John
English politician (born 1948)
Shadow Home Secretary in the Shadow Cabinets of both Michael Howard and David Cameron. Davis had previously been a candidate in the 2001 and 2005 Conservative
David Davis (British politician)
David_Davis_(British_politician)
British politician (born 1952)
committee of the 1922 Committee between 2005 and 2007. In September 2012, David Cameron appointed Fallon as Minister for Business and Enterprise and he also
Michael_Fallon
from 2010 to 2024, during the tenures of Conservative prime ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. Queen Elizabeth
List of life peerages (2010–2024)
List_of_life_peerages_(2010–2024)
established through the European Union Referendum Act 2015. Prime Minister David Cameron also oversaw a renegotiation of the terms of EU membership, intending
2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
2016_United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum
and assistant whips to £80,807 for the Prime Minister. On 24 May 2015 David Cameron announced that he intended to freeze ministerial pay for the next five
Salaries of members of the United Kingdom Parliament
Salaries_of_members_of_the_United_Kingdom_Parliament
English economist (born 1957)
member of Bruegel. On 2 July 2014, he was appointed by UK Prime Minister David Cameron to head an international commission to investigate global antimicrobial
Jim O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Gatley
Jim_O'Neill,_Baron_O'Neill_of_Gatley
English musician (born 1967)
they (Labour) got in. Now David Cameron is no different from Tony Blair and Gordon Brown is no different from David Cameron. They're all cut from the
Noel_Gallagher
British journalist and politician (born 1968)
director of policy for Prime Minister David Cameron. Cavendish became a Conservative Member of the House of Lords in Cameron's resignation honours, but resigned
Camilla Cavendish, Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice
Camilla_Cavendish,_Baroness_Cavendish_of_Little_Venice
British politician (born 1972)
Nottingham North at the 2005 general election, the new Conservative leader David Cameron recommended Patel for the Party's "A-List" of prospective parliamentary
Priti_Patel
Political positions of the former British Prime Minister
This article concerns the policies, views and voting record of David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (May 2010 to July 2016) and
Political positions of David Cameron
Political_positions_of_David_Cameron
UK shadow cabinet in 2024
appointed. Changes from Sunak's final Cabinet to Shadow Cabinet. David Cameron, Baron Cameron of Chipping Norton (Foreign Secretary) resigned and was succeeded
Sunak_shadow_cabinet
Scottish computer hacker (born 1966)
Styler, Julie Christie, David Gilmour, Graham Nash, Peter Gabriel, The Proclaimers, Bob Geldof, Chrissie Hynde, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Stephen
Gary_McKinnon
British businessman (born 1945)
donated £1 million before the 2010 General Election, and Prime Minister David Cameron recommended him for a peerage that same year, however Bamford withdrew
Anthony_Bamford
British broadcaster and politician (born 1967)
with a First – according to John Rentoul in The Independent – ahead of David Cameron. Later he attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard
Ed_Balls
(age 73) Gordon Brown (2007–2010) (1951-02-20) 20 February 1951 (age 75) David Cameron (2010–2016) (1966-10-09) 9 October 1966 (age 59) Theresa May (2016–2019)
List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
List_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom
UK government office
leaking of party details in emails associated with Desmond Swayne, PPS to David Cameron, a writer of the Thirsk and Malton Labour Party Constituency Blog commented:
Parliamentary private secretary
Parliamentary_private_secretary
British politician and journalist (born 1975)
"cynical about politicians", he felt that Cameron was different. Describing Cameron, he said "I don't know David Cameron very well... [but] I like him. I think
Zac_Goldsmith
British politician (born 1963)
politician who served in various ministerial positions under Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak between 2014 and 2024. A
Andrea_Leadsom
British politician (born 1974)
adviser for the Conservative Party. Kruger became David Cameron's chief speechwriter in 2006, whilst Cameron was Leader of the Opposition. He left this role
Danny_Kruger
Statement by UK prime minister Gordon Brown
occurred during an exchange with the Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron, in which Cameron asked Brown about the resumption of lending to British businesses
We_not_only_saved_the_world
British Conservative politician
Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2016. Llewellyn was educated at Sunningdale School, then Eton College, where he was a year above David Cameron. Llewellyn
Edward Llewellyn, Baron Llewellyn of Steep
Edward_Llewellyn,_Baron_Llewellyn_of_Steep
British politician (born 1971)
was appointed a special adviser on youth and crime to Prime Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2013. He also stood unsuccessfully to be elected to the
Shaun Bailey, Baron Bailey of Paddington
Shaun_Bailey,_Baron_Bailey_of_Paddington
British politician (born 1940)
chime with his pro-European views. Under the coalition government of David Cameron, Clarke returned to the Cabinet as Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor
Kenneth_Clarke
Car used by the UK Prime Minister
Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron Jaguar XJ (X350) – Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron Jaguar XJ (X351) – David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson
Prime_Ministerial_Car
2014. During the visit, Xi met Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister David Cameron, and also visited Manchester City F.C. The vice-director of the China
State visit by Xi Jinping to the United Kingdom
State_visit_by_Xi_Jinping_to_the_United_Kingdom
British Conservative politician and life peer (born 1983)
briefing Shadow Ministers ahead of media appearances, and was part of David Cameron's briefing team as Leader of HM Opposition ahead of Prime Minister's
Stephen Parkinson, Baron Parkinson of Whitley Bay
Stephen_Parkinson,_Baron_Parkinson_of_Whitley_Bay
British leadership election
Minister David Cameron's resignation as party leader. He had resigned after losing the national referendum to leave the European Union. Cameron, who supported
2016 Conservative Party leadership election
2016_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
2011 judicial public inquiry into the British press
have to be recognised by the state through new laws. Prime Minister David Cameron, under whose direction the inquiry had been established, said that he
Leveson_Inquiry
the House of Commons. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, won an unexpected majority victory of ten seats; they had been leading
2015 United Kingdom general election
2015_United_Kingdom_general_election
Premiership of Tony Blair Premiership of Gordon Brown Premiership of David Cameron Premiership of Theresa May Premiership of Boris Johnson Premiership
Politics of the United Kingdom
Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom
British politician (born 1964)
career, he supported efforts to remove Conservative prime ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, and Liz Truss from office. He is a supporter
Andrew_Bridgen
British Conservative politician
post of Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons by David Cameron. Vara served in the Cameron government and was the conservative party's first ethnic
Shailesh_Vara
British columnist (born 1967)
Jack Monroe for mentioning the death of David Cameron's son in 2009 in one of a series of tweets criticising Cameron, before questioning Monroe's decision
Sarah_Vine
British politician (born 1965)
and Fulham constituency from 2005. Hands served in Prime Minister David Cameron's Cabinet as Chief Secretary to the Treasury from 2015 until 2016. He
Greg_Hands
Right-wing political group of the European Parliament
United Kingdom at the behest of the British Conservative Party leader David Cameron. During the tenth European Parliament, the largest party in the group
European Conservatives and Reformists Group
European_Conservatives_and_Reformists_Group
British political philosophy
of the Conservative Party revived the one-nation approach including David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson — although Johnson's position as a one-nation
One-nation_conservatism
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
English
(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Winner; Achiever; A Boon; Gift; Acquirer
Girl/Female
Tamil
Prosperity
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Faith
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord ganapathy
Boy/Male
Native American
Stone.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Doorman janitor, bailiff, eyebrow, edge, covering
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Piercing
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Sparkle.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Above all, Beautiful
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Steadfast and Brave
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
n.
A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit.
n.
Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits.
n.
Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
a.
Timid; fearful.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
a.
Avid.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.
n.
A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv.
n.
A follower of the Rev. Richard Cameron, a Scotch Covenanter of the time of Charles II.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.