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English writer, producer and director (1922–2011)
Major David John Croft (born David John Andrew Sharland; 7 September 1922 – 27 September 2011) was an English television comedy screenwriter, television
David_Croft_(TV_producer)
British sports announcer (born 1970)
David Michael Croft (born 19 June 1970), also referred to as Crofty, is a British sports broadcaster. Since 2012, Croft has served as the lead commentator
David_Croft_(broadcaster)
Topics referred to by the same term
David Croft may refer to: David Croft (TV producer) (1922–2011), English writer, producer and actor David Croft (rugby union) (born 1979), Australian
David_Croft
English actor (born 1946)
Rang, M'Lord? and Oh, Doctor Beeching!. Holland was a major part of the David Croft repertoire. Born in Walsall, he was educated at Queen Mary's Grammar
Jeffrey_Holland_(actor)
of 'Allo 'Allo! episode which was broadcast on BBC Two). Produced by David Croft There remains some confusion over what the official titles are for each
List_of_'Allo_'Allo!_episodes
English actor (born 1937)
is best known for his roles in BBC sitcoms written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. He often starred alongside Donald Hewlett with whom he first appeared
Michael_Knowles_(actor)
British actress (1923–2010)
the David Croft sitcom You Rang, M'Lord?. Following this role, she appeared as Vera Plumtree in all twenty episodes of the BBC's final David Croft sitcom
Barbara_New
British television situation comedy
and Horses holding the first place, and included favourites such as David Croft's Dad's Army, Are You Being Served?, and Hi-de-Hi!. It was not until The
British_sitcom
colour restoration technique aired 1 January 2010 on BBC Two. Note: David Croft did not co-write the final two series of Are You Being Served?. However
List of Are You Being Served? episodes
List_of_Are_You_Being_Served?_episodes
English actor (born 1940)
the role of Lance Corporal Jones in the Jimmy Perry and David Croft BBC comedy Dad's Army. Croft had been very impressed with Jason and believed that he
David_Jason
Surname list
politician, father of Eric Croft Chris Croft, American politician Colin Croft (born 1953), Guyanese cricketer David Croft (broadcaster) (born 1970), "Crofty"
Croft_(surname)
British actress and singer (born 1949)
the pilot programme for a new BBC comedy written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft set in a holiday camp. Pollard landed the role of chalet maid Peggy Ollerenshaw
Su_Pollard
English actor (1950–1996)
cousin of the actor Guy Siner and son-in-law of the television producer David Croft. He was educated at The Hall School in Hampstead and Bedales School at
Simon_Cadell
British TV sitcom (1982–1992)
'Allo 'Allo! is a British sitcom television series, created by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, starring (among others) Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Vicki
'Allo_'Allo!
British actor (1905–1978)
Grainger in the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, which is the role he is most remembered for today. Initially aired as
Arthur_Brough
English writer, scriptwriter, producer, author and actor (1923–2016)
(1974–1981), Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988) and You Rang, M'Lord? (1988–1993), all with David Croft. Perry co-wrote the theme tune of Dad's Army, "Who Do You Think You Are
Jimmy_Perry
British TV sitcom (BBC1, 1988–1993)
Rang, M'Lord? is a BBC television sitcom written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Dad's Army. It was broadcast between 29 December 1988
You_Rang,_M'Lord?
British television sitcom (1995–1997)
Oh, Doctor Beeching! is a British television sitcom written by David Croft and Richard Spendlove, and produced for the BBC. After a pilot for the programme
Oh,_Doctor_Beeching!
English actor (1915–1982)
1968, he took on his role in Dad's Army, written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. The profile he gained from the role led to further character roles.
Arthur_Lowe
English author, screenwriter, poet, and actor (1930–2014)
was with Are You Being Served? in 1972, on which he worked with David Croft. He and Croft subsequently produced 'Allo 'Allo!, which was equally popular
Jeremy_Lloyd
British TV sitcom (1972–1985)
from 1972 to 1985. It was created and written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. Croft also served as executive producer and director. Michael Knowles and
Are_You_Being_Served?
1973 British film by Ray Cooney and David Croft
Now, Darling is a 1973 British comedy film directed by Ray Cooney and David Croft and starring Trudi Van Doorn, Leslie Phillips and Julie Ege. It was adapted
Not_Now,_Darling_(film)
British actress (born 1950)
Carte-Blanche in the BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, produced and written by David Croft. Croft had remembered Michelle playing the French maid robot in an episode
Vicki_Michelle
English actor and comedian
ran for 58 episodes from 1980 until 1988, when Perry and his co-writer David Croft wrote the pilot of You Rang, M'Lord? and invited Shane to play Alf Stokes
Paul_Shane
English actor (1898–1981)
and film best remembered for being in sitcoms written and produced by David Croft, having played 'Young Mr. Grace' in the 1970s British sitcom Are You
Harold_Bennett
Irish actor, playwright and screenwriter (born 1969)
producer David Croft. The comedy-drama retells the creation of the popular BBC sitcom Dad's Army as well as the relationship between Croft and Jimmy
Richard_Dormer
British TV sitcom (1980–1988)
Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, and produced by the BBC. The programme initially began with a pilot on 1 January
Hi-de-Hi!
Fictional British television character
television sitcom Dad's Army. Created by series writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft, Hodges served as Captain Mainwaring's main rival in the series, and
Chief_ARP_Warden_Hodges
British TV sitcom (1974–1981)
final months of the Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who had both served in similar roles in India during that war. Fifty-six
It_Ain't_Half_Hot_Mum
English actor (1935–2007)
theatre job ended and he prepared to return to work in a department store, David Croft asked Inman to play a part in a Comedy Playhouse pilot called Are You
John_Inman
Revhead's sister Julie Gibson. Dee Smart began playing Lucinda Croft in June. Her brother David, played by Guy Pearce appeared from July. Alistair MacDougall
List of Home and Away characters introduced in 1991
List_of_Home_and_Away_characters_introduced_in_1991
1977 British comedy film by Bob Kellett
Served? is a 1977 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and written David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, based on the 1972–85 BBC sitcom of the same name, which
Are_You_Being_Served?_(film)
British TV sitcom (1968–1977)
Guard during the Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, and originally broadcast on BBC1 from 31 July 1968 to 13 November 1977
Dad's_Army
Australia international rugby union player
David Croft (born 22 February 1979 in Brisbane) is a former Australian rugby union player. He played openside flanker (Number 7) for the Queensland Reds
David_Croft_(rugby_union)
English actor (1920–2011)
and Lord Meldrum in You Rang, M'Lord?, both written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. He also had other roles in British film and television productions.
Donald_Hewlett
Half Hot Mum is a British television sitcom, written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Set in 1945 during the last months of the Second World War, the series
List of It Ain't Half Hot Mum episodes
List_of_It_Ain't_Half_Hot_Mum_episodes
British actress (1943–2009)
in a new sitcom penned by David Croft called Here Comes The Queen. The project came about after she personally asked Croft to write something for her
Wendy_Richard
British actor (1941–2017)
Coronation Street in 1969. He later made an impression on producer/writer David Croft following guest roles in It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Come Back Mrs. Noah
Gorden_Kaye
2013 American Disneytoon film
character is named Lofty Crofty and is voiced by Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft. Sinbad as Roper, a forklift Oliver Kalkofe as Franz aka Von Fliegenhosen
Planes_(film)
English actor (1926–2013)
in You Rang, M'Lord? (1988–1993), another creation of Jimmy Perry and David Croft. The subject of This Is Your Life in 1999, Pertwee was surprised by Michael
Bill_Pertwee
English footballer
Lee David Croft (born 21 June 1985) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right winger for Manchester City, Norwich City, Derby
Lee_Croft
British television channel
presented by Natalie Pinkham or Rachel Brookes with contributions from David Croft, Paul di Resta/Anthony Davidson, Johnny Herbert/Damon Hill. The programme
Sky_Sports_F1
Australian actor (born 1967)
Staff Sergeant Matthew Thompson in The Hurt Locker. In 2010, he appeared as David, Prince of Wales, who became Edward VIII, in The King's Speech. Both films
Guy_Pearce
Guard during the Second World War, produced by David Croft, and written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Set in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea
List_of_Dad's_Army_episodes
British sitcom
written by Are You Being Served? creators and writers Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. The series starred Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman, Wendy
Grace_&_Favour
1st episode of the 6th series of Dad's Army
refused. "He said he'd have it inside his tunic," recalled co-writer David Croft in 2000, "but not down his trousers." As a result, Clive Dunn was chosen
The_Deadly_Attachment
English actor (born 1935)
(1982), Jim Davidson (1984), Paul Henry (1985), Gretchen Franklin (1995), David Croft (1995), George Layton (1999), Linda Lusardi (2000) and Ian Lavender (2002)
Melvyn_Hayes
English actor (1931–2022)
was the first episode of series three. He had worked with producers David Croft before on Hugh and I, and Jimmy Perry at the Watford Palace Theatre.
Frank_Williams_(actor)
English actor (1946–2024)
Lavender was reunited with producer David Croft for the television series Come Back Mrs. Noah (1977–78, co-written by Croft with Jeremy Lloyd), though it was
Ian_Lavender
1971 British comedy film by Norman Cohen
Ridley, Ian Lavender and James Beck. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and was the first film adaptation of the BBC television sitcom Dad's
Dad's_Army_(1971_film)
2003 film by Jan de Bont
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life is a 2003 action adventure film directed by Jan de Bont and written by Dean Georgaris, based on the Tomb
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
Lara_Croft:_Tomb_Raider_–_The_Cradle_of_Life
episode list for the BBC television sitcom Hi-de-Hi! by Jimmy Perry and David Croft broadcast between 1 January 1980 and 30 January 1988. "Series 1". British
List_of_Hi-de-Hi!_episodes
British TV sitcom (1962–1967)
Junkin. Music was by Wally Stott. The first five series were produced by David Croft. 68 episodes were produced over 6 series, as well as two short special
Hugh_and_I
British journalist
coverage since the channel's inception in 2012 alongside Johnny Herbert, David Croft, Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Ted Kravitz, Jenson Button, Karun Chandhok
Simon_Lazenby
English actor (born 1942)
He is the actor to have been cast most frequently in writer/producer David Croft's sitcoms: a total of six different series and ten characters. Collins
John_D._Collins
International award presented to global and national brands
Whitehall Place, the events building of the Royal Horseguards Hotel. David Croft hosted the event. The Paris Awards ceremony took place on 25 March 2015
World_Branding_Awards
English actor (1934–2015)
Being Served? A Celebration of Twenty-Five Years. Richard Webber with David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. New York; Welcome Rain, 1998. Nicholas Smith Archived
Nicholas_Smith_(actor)
6th episode of the 9th series of Dad's Army
2000 interview with writer/historian Graham McCann, series co-writer David Croft recalled that final day of filming "was a very emotional evening. The
Never_Too_Old
Canadian-British actress (1922–2002)
love-interest for Captain Mainwaring, a role especially written for her by David Croft. She also had roles in British sex comedies, such as Clinic Exclusive
Carmen_Silvera
English actor and singer (born 2001)
Sebastian Theodore Kemble Croft (born 16 December 2001) is an English actor and singer. He began his career as a child actor on stage before making his
Sebastian_Croft
English actress (born 1937)
programmes on BBC2, Impromptu, a light entertainment programme written by David Croft. She also appeared in A World of His Own, in 1964, alongside Roy Kinnear
Anne_Cunningham
Annual award
Lads Comedy Playhouse: Barnaby Spoot and the Exploding Whoopee Cushion David Croft Hugh and I A Slight Case of... Dick Emery Show Shaun O'Riordan The Worker
British Academy Television Award for Best Comedy (Programme or Series)
British_Academy_Television_Award_for_Best_Comedy_(Programme_or_Series)
British Bangladeshi actor (1930–1984)
of British Pakistanis Morgan-Russell, Simon (1988). Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Manchester University Press. p. 72. ISBN 0-7190-6555-0. Archived from
Dino_Shafeek
Episode of Are You Being Served?
Grace, played by Mathew Horne; Miss Croft, who was named as a tribute to the co-creator of the series, David Croft, and was played by Jorgie Porter; and
You Can't Teach a New Dog Old Tricks
You_Can't_Teach_a_New_Dog_Old_Tricks
Australian rugby union club, based in Brisbane
Latham (4) 2005 – Nathan Sharpe 2006 – Rodney Blake 2007 – David Croft 2008 – David Croft (2) 2009 – Digby Ioane 2010 – Will Genia 2011 – Will Genia (2)
Queensland_Reds
Phenomenon of supporting a sport team
of tifosi went to the podium to celebrate the victory. As revealed by David Croft during the podium celebration, there is a strained relationship between
Tifo
British actor (1930–2019)
also featured in the BBC comedy sitcom Oh, Doctor Beeching!, written by David Croft and Richard Spendlove, as the Lord Mayor in an episode broadcast in 1997
Windsor_Davies
1978 British TV sitcom
pilot broadcast on 13 December 1977. It was written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, who had also written Are You Being Served? which also starred Mollie
Come_Back_Mrs._Noah
British actor (1934–2024)
met Mavis Pugh in the mid 1950s and married her in 1959. Pugh appeared in Croft and Perry sitcoms including Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi
John_Clegg_(actor)
Episode list
John Howard Davies (apart from "Divided We Stand" which was directed by David Croft as Davies was ill), the 1973 Christmas Special by Graeme Muir, and series
List of Steptoe and Son episodes
List_of_Steptoe_and_Son_episodes
1975 sitcom "Dad's Army"
commissioned by Bernard Delfont in the spring of 1975. Jimmy Perry and David Croft adapted material from the original scripts, making changes to allow for
Dad's_Army_(stage_show)
Rang, M'Lord?. Set in the 1920s, the series, written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, featured a large cast of recurring characters, both above and below
List of You Rang, M'Lord? characters
List_of_You_Rang,_M'Lord?_characters
English actress (1927–1986)
Callender was the wife of TV producer David Croft, the director, co-writer and producer of Dad's Army. Croft said that Davies "hastened to suggest herself
Janet_Davies_(actress)
British quiz show
answer quiz questions on the content. The title derives from the caption David Croft used to list the cast members in his trademark end credits. A second
You_Have_Been_Watching
1944 war film by Carol Reed
1994. ISBN 978-0-4262-0430-5. Morgan-Russell, Simon. Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2004. ISBN 978-0-7190-6556-9
The_Way_Ahead
Annual darts tournament
Lloyd: (2020) Rod Harrington: (2005–2020) Nigel Pearson (2006–2022) David Croft: (2013–2021) Laura Woods: (2018–2022) Devon Petersen: (2019–2022) Adam
PDC_World_Darts_Championship
(Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry) and (British 6th Airborne Division) David Croft (Royal Artillery) - television scriptwriter and producer Darren Jordon
List_of_alumni_of_Sandhurst
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life and Tomb Raider. The first two star American actress Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, and
List_of_Tomb_Raider_media
British actress (born 1937)
recorded by the His Master's Voice Junior Record Club in 1961 (words by David Croft, music by Cyril Ornadel) and sang on The Midday Show when ITV Anglia
Susan_Hampshire
English actress (1925–2010)
Being Served? A Celebration of Twenty-Five Years. Richard Webber with David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. New York; Welcome Rain, 1998. "Brenda Cowling". BFI
Brenda_Cowling
Small area of agricultural land
A croft is a traditional Scottish term for a fenced or enclosed area of land. It is usually small and arable, and typically, though not always, includes
Croft_(land)
Scottish actor (1938–2005)
original on 5 May 2016. "'Allo 'Allo! : Hitler's Last Heil (1992) - David Croft, Martin Dennis, John B. Hobbs | Cast and Crew | AllMovie" – via www.allmovie
Michael_Sheard
English actor (1929–1973)
great shock to his fellow cast members, as well as to Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Perry has said that heavy drinking was common in show business at the
James_Beck
1994 British television series pilot
Denny, Terry John and Robert Hands, and was written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. Set in Libya in October 1942, during the Western Desert campaign, a
Which_Way_to_the_War
British TV sitcom (1966–1968)
1968 and was written by Ken Hoare and Mike Sharland and produced by David Croft. Peter Jones – Gerald Garvey (pilot and series 1) Desmond Walter-Ellis –
Beggar My Neighbour (TV series)
Beggar_My_Neighbour_(TV_series)
Season of television series
Even when the seventh series did come about, it brought some changes. David Croft left the series, with Paul Adam taking over the co-writing; Mike Stephens
'Allo_'Allo!_series_7
Australian rugby union club, based in Brisbane
captain and Australian Vice Captain Elton Flatley and fellow Reds players David Croft and Sean Hardman along with the recently retired Glen Panoho. In 2005
Brothers_Rugby_Club
British politician and actor (born 1943)
out role came in 1974 when, through his agent, he met Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who auditioned him for the part of Gunner 'Nosher' Evans in the BBC
Mike_Kinsey
Scottish actor
in Leeds when he got a phone call from his agent that Jimmy Perry and David Croft wanted to see him; he was doing eight shows a week so went to see them
Stuart_McGugan
That - TLC All That Glitters ("Genesis") – Kenny Rankin 'Allo, 'Allo! – David Croft and Roy Moore Allsång på Skansen (Sing-along at Skansen, Sveriges Television)
List of television theme music
List_of_television_theme_music
Soap opera character
Fisher (Norman Coburn). Writers soon introduced her estranged brother David Croft (Guy Pearce) and set up a romance with Nick Parrish (Bruce Roberts).
Lucinda_Croft
British actor, director and author (born 1942)
his character wasn't developing enough, which led to show co-creator David Croft telling him "if you're not happy, you can leave". Bombardier Solomons
George_Layton
1980 British television sitcom
Happy Band! is a British television sitcom written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. The series ran for six episodes on BBC1, from 3 September to 8 October
Oh_Happy_Band!
1979 British TV series or programme
by Jimmy Perry without his usual writing partner David Croft. It and Perry's other work without Croft, High Street Blues (1989, co-written with Robin Carr)
Room Service (British TV series)
Room_Service_(British_TV_series)
Motorsport event in South Australia
Häkkinen, David Coulthard, Damon Hill, Guenther Steiner, Liam Lawson, David Croft, Ivan Capelli, Stefan Johansson, Pierluigi Martini, David Brabham, Craig
Adelaide_Motorsport_Festival
British TV sitcom (2009–2015)
where each cast member waves goodbye, as seen concluding Jimmy Perry and David Croft sitcoms such as Dad's Army and Hi-de-Hi!. Quoted in The Times, Hart says
Miranda_(TV_series)
2001 film by Simon West
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is a 2001 action adventure film directed by Simon West and written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman, based on the Tomb Raider
Lara_Croft:_Tomb_Raider
2017–present Lee Corso – ESPN 1987–present Howard Cosell – ESPN/ABC 1970–1983 David Croft – BBC Radio 5 Live 2007 Randy Cross – CBS 1989–1993, 1998–present, NBC
List_of_sports_announcers
British actor (1895–1975)
and recorded by the His Master's Voice Junior Record Club (words by David Croft, music by Cyril Ornadel). Two Crowded Hours (1931, Short) – Jim The Beggar
Jerry_Verno
Video game franchise
Tomb Raider, also known under Lara Croft: Tomb Raider from 1996 to 2008, is a media franchise that originated with an action-adventure video game series
Tomb_Raider
DAVID CROFT
DAVID CROFT
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
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
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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
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
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
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 pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
DAVID CROFT
DAVID CROFT
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and Irish
English, Scottish, and Irish : variant of Usher 1, with the Old French definite article prefixed.Translation of French Lussier, L’Huissier with the French definite article retained. Compare Lafontaine.Americanized spelling of German Lüscher (see Luscher).
Boy/Male
Greek
Life.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Soft Eshwar Stuff
Girl/Female
Greek
Guileless.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Eternal Lamp; Flame
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord of Love
Girl/Female
British, English
Beaver-stream
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Evergreen; Evergreen Forever
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Enemy of sharks.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Name of a Sage
DAVID CROFT
DAVID CROFT
DAVID CROFT
DAVID CROFT
DAVID CROFT
n.
Croftland.
n.
A close, or inclosure; a croft.
a.
Timid; fearful.
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.
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.
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.
a.
Avid.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
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.
A glass water bottle for the table or toilet; -- called also croft.
n.
A small, inclosed field, adjoining a house; a small farm.
n.
An inferior tenant; one who rents a pendicle or croft.
n.
A croft, or small field; a paddock.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
One who rents and tills a small farm or helding; as, the crofters of Scotland.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
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.
Land of superior quality, on which successive crops are raised.