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American filmmaker (1875–1948)
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948) was an American film director. Considered one of the most influential figures in the history of
D._W._Griffith
Topics referred to by the same term
David Griffith may refer to: D. W. Griffith (1875–1948), film director David Griffith (Clwydfardd) (1800–1894), Welsh poet and Archdruid David Griffith
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Topics referred to by the same term
David or Dave Griffiths may refer to: David Griffiths (sport shooter) (1874–1931), British Olympic sports shooter David Griffiths (golfer) (born 1980)
David_Griffiths
Welsh Anglican priest (1936–2024)
portal David Vaughan Griffith (14 June 1936 – 1 December 2024) was a Welsh Anglican priest who was Archdeacon of Montgomery from 1998 to 2002. Griffith was
David_Griffith_(priest)
American physicist and textbook author
David Jeffrey Griffiths (born December 5, 1942) is an American physicist and educator. He was on the faculty of Reed College from 1978 through 2009, becoming
David_J._Griffiths
Fictional comics character
David "D.W." Griffith is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is depicted as an ally of Luke Cage. The
David_Griffith_(comics)
Marvel Comics character
and Jessica Jones, Cage's supporting characters include his friend David Griffith and the doctor Claire Temple. His archenemy is Diamondback, a career
Luke_Cage
English artist
David Griffith is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. His Dungeons & Dragons work includes interior art for Frostburn (2004), Stormwrack
David_Griffith_(artist)
Surname list
Hall of Fame Claudia Griffith (1950–2018), American politician Corinne Griffith, silent film era actress and author David Griffith (Clwydfardd) (1800–1894)
Griffith_(surname)
Welsh poet
David Griffith (29 November 1800 – 30 October 1894), known by the bardic name of Clwydfardd (Welsh for 'Bard of Clwyd'), was a Welsh poet and Archdruid
David_Griffith_(Clwydfardd)
Welsh Christian missionary (1792–1863)
David Griffiths (20 December 1792 – 21 March 1863), was a Welsh Christian missionary and translator in Madagascar. He translated the Bible and other books
David_Griffiths_(missionary)
British politician
David Griffiths (22 March 1896 – 13 January 1977) was a British Labour Party politician. At the 1945 general election, he was elected as member of parliament
David_Griffiths_(politician)
British medical researcher
David Griffith Lalloo, CMG is a British professor, clinical academic and researcher. He is Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. His
David_Lalloo
American agronomist and botanist
David Griffiths (1867–1935) was an early 20th century American agronomist and botanist who was a specialist on fungi and on seed-producing plants, especially
David_Griffiths_(botanist)
Christianity portal David Nigel Griffiths FSA (29 October 1927 – 13 February 2012) was the Archdeacon of Berkshire from 1987 to 1992. Father of three
David Griffiths (archdeacon of Berkshire)
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English golfer (born 1980)
David Griffiths (born 26 May 1980) is an English professional golfer. Griffiths had a notable amateur career, winning the Carris Trophy and captaining
David_Griffiths_(golfer)
New Zealand composer, singer (born 1950)
David Griffiths (born 1950, Auckland, New Zealand) is a composer, baritone and former Senior Lecturer and Convenor of Music at the Conservatorium of Music
David_Griffiths_(composer)
English cricketer (born 1985)
David Andrew Griffiths (born 10 September 1985) is an English former cricketer who played at first-class level for Hampshire and Kent County Cricket Clubs
David_Griffiths_(cricketer)
Internet forum
fraud-tracking website Hucksters.net connected David Griffith-Jones, the son of famed economist Stephany Griffith-Jones, to the ownership history of EJMR, although
Economics_Job_Market_Rumors
Head of Gorsedd Cymru
Gorsedd when the National Eisteddfod came into being, his successor David Griffith, under the bardic name "Clwydfardd", was the first to be known by the
Archdruid
Welsh actor (1921–2006)
Kenneth Griffith (born Kenneth Reginald Griffiths, 12 October 1921 – 25 June 2006) was a Welsh actor and documentary filmmaker. His outspoken views made
Kenneth_Griffith
American actress (born 1957)
Melanie Richards Griffith (born August 9, 1957) is an American actress. Born in Manhattan to actress Tippi Hedren, she was raised mainly in Los Angeles
Melanie_Griffith
American politician
David Griffith is an American politician currently serving in the Missouri House of Representatives from Missouri's 60th district. He won the seat after
Dave_Griffith
This is a list of episodes from the CBS television comedy The Andy Griffith Show. The first episode aired on October 3, 1960, and the final episode aired
List of The Andy Griffith Show episodes
List_of_The_Andy_Griffith_Show_episodes
Film by Simon Ross
Madsen. Directed by Simon Ross, in his feature debut, and written by David Griffiths, the plot is about a wife accidentally causing her husband's brain
The_Portrait_(2023_film)
Leader of the Communist Party of Britain
Robert David Griffiths (born 21 April 1952) is a Welsh communist activist and the former general secretary of the Communist Party of Britain. He was elected
Robert_Griffiths_(politician)
Elementary particles textbook by David J. Griffiths
Introduction to Elementary Particles, by David Griffiths, is a textbook on particle physics aimed at advanced undergraduate physics students. It was originally
Introduction to Elementary Particles
Introduction_to_Elementary_Particles
Musical
between Griffith himself and Angharad of the Morgans, who ultimately marries the mine owner instead. The show starred Ivor Emmanuel (as David Griffith), Tessie
A_Time_for_Singing
American businessman and California town founder
of David and Mary (Roberts) Griffith. David Griffith was a superintendent of a large slate quarry. He died young leaving seven children. Griffith, being
Griffith_Griffith_(Penryn)
Surname list
forward Dan Griffiths (rugby union, born 1979), Welsh rugby union fly-half David Griffiths (disambiguation), several people Dean Griffiths (born 1980)
Griffiths
Series of networkable home computers
Single board Computer designed by David Griffiths MW640/DG640 VDU – Visual Display Unit designed by David Griffiths. (The DG640 VDU was itself was based
MicroBee
American baseball player (1978–2003)
testifying against his co-defendant, David Griffith. Prosecutors elected to seek the death penalty for Griffith. Kevin Riddle (Reginald's half-brother)
Dernell_Stenson
American sitcom TV series (1960–1968)
The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, with a total of 249 half-hour
The_Andy_Griffith_Show
Instructional book series
(ISBN 1-4493-6213-3) by Dawn Griffiths and David Griffiths Head First C (ISBN 1-4493-9991-6) by David Griffiths and Dawn Griffiths Head First C# (ISBN 0-596-51482-4)
Head_First_(book_series)
American singer-songwriter (1953–2021)
Nanci Caroline Griffith (July 6, 1953 – August 13, 2021) was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She often appeared on the PBS music program
Nanci_Griffith
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
David Jefferson Griffith House is a historic home located near Gilbert, Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1896, and is a rectangular, two-story
David Jefferson Griffith House
David_Jefferson_Griffith_House
English actor (1912–1994)
Frederick David Griffiths (8 March 1912 – 27 August 1994) was an English film and television actor. A former London cabbie and wartime fire fighter, he
Fred_Griffiths_(actor)
Census-designated place in California, United States
would continue so until Griffith Griffith's death in February 1889. It was then purchased by Griffith's nephew, David Griffith, and would continue to operate
Penryn,_California
1901 novel by George Griffith
A Honeymoon in Space is a 1901 novel by George Griffith. It was originally serialized in abridged form in Pearson's Magazine in 1900 under the title Stories
A_Honeymoon_in_Space
American boxer (1938–2013)
Emile Alphonse Griffith (February 3, 1938 – July 23, 2013) was an American professional boxer who won world titles in three weight divisions. He held the
Emile_Griffith
Australian biologist and author (born 1945)
Jeremy Griffith (born 1945) is an Australian biologist and author. He first came to public attention for his attempts to find the Tasmanian tiger. He later
Jeremy_Griffith
British actor
Jamie St John Bamber Griffith (born April 3 1973), known professionally as Jamie Bamber, is a British actor, known for his roles as Lee Adama in Battlestar
Jamie_Bamber
Marvel comics character
that makes its users crazy and often suicidal. When Luke Cage's friend David Griffith obtains some Acid Z, Cage goes looking for him while Iron Fist tracks
Black_Mariah
David Henry Griffiths (1864-1926) was a Welsh Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon of Monmouth from 1921 until his death. Griffiths was educated at
David Griffiths (archdeacon of Monmouth)
David_Griffiths_(archdeacon_of_Monmouth)
Welsh sports shooter
David James Griffiths (31 March 1874 – 5 September 1931) was a Welsh sports shooter. He competed for Great Britain in two events at the 1912 Summer Olympics
David Griffiths (sport shooter)
David_Griffiths_(sport_shooter)
Welsh portrait painter
David Griffiths MBE (born 16 February 1939) is a Welsh portrait painter. He was born to a Welsh family in Liverpool, England, but the family moved to
David Griffiths (portrait painter)
David_Griffiths_(portrait_painter)
American actor (1951–2026)
ISBN 978-1-64160-513-7. Robinson, Dale; Fernandes, David (2012-08-24). The Definitive Andy Griffith Show Reference: Episode-by-Episode, with Cast and Production
Dennis_Rush
American actor (born 1980)
Jason Adam Griffith is an American actor best known for his voice acting work, he portrayed Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow the Hedgehog in the 4Kids Entertainment
Jason_Griffith
American planter and clergyman
Fairfax deeded Towlston Grange to his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, David Griffith. When the Fairfax Resolves were debated in 1774, Fairfax corresponded
Bryan Fairfax, 8th Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Bryan_Fairfax,_8th_Lord_Fairfax_of_Cameron
Textbook by David J. Griffiths
to Quantum Mechanics, often called Griffiths, is an introductory textbook on quantum mechanics by David J. Griffiths. The book is considered a standard
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (book)
Introduction_to_Quantum_Mechanics_(book)
Comics character
unconditionally and serve as his personal army. Luke Cage and his friend David Griffith arrive and expose Mace's plans. Mace convinces several illicit organizations
Gideon_Mace
Welsh poet (1933–2025)
Brynlyn David Griffiths (1933 – 25 February 2025) was a Welsh poet and writer who worked in the United Kingdom and Australia. His poems were often concerned
Bryn_Griffiths_(writer)
City in New South Wales, Australia
Griffith is a major regional city in the northern Riverina region of western New South Wales, known commonly as the food bowl of Australia. It is also
Griffith,_New_South_Wales
Musician from South Wales
Babell Chapel of Cwmbwrla when he died 13 June 1897. Robert David Griffith (1959). "Griffith Anthony". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of
Griffith_Anthony
Welsh species of idioglot reed aerophone instruments
materials of which the pibgorn is composed is really very tolerable" David Griffith (Clwydfardd) (Died 1894) recalls his father telling him that "playing
Pibgorn_(instrument)
Welsh conductor
erected in his honour in Victoria Square, Aberdare. Robert David Griffith. "Jones, Griffith Rhys (Caradog; 1834-1897), conductor of a once well-known South
Caradog_(Griffith_Rhys_Jones)
American graphic designer
including Terrance Hayes, Aaron Jentzen and Dave Madden. His book with David Griffith, A Good War is Hard to Find, was named one of the best designed books
Brett_Yasko
British missionary and linguist
into Malagasy, a work that he undertook with fellow missionary David Griffiths. David Jones was born in Penrhiw, near Neuaddlwyd, Cardiganshire. He studied
David_Jones_(missionary)
1993 compilation album by Various artists
Executive Producer Dan Hirsch — Mastering Lisa Sutton — Art direction David Griffith - Cover Photo Alex Leon, Jr. (Shark) - Inside Photos Wayne Kramer (1993)
Welcome to Our Nightmare: A Tribute to Alice Cooper
Welcome_to_Our_Nightmare:_A_Tribute_to_Alice_Cooper
Undergraduate textbook by David J. Griffiths
Introduction to Electrodynamics is a textbook by physicist David J. Griffiths. Generally regarded as a standard undergraduate text on the subject, it began
Introduction to Electrodynamics
Introduction_to_Electrodynamics
Bournemouth, England. The band formed in 1996 around brothers David and Michael Griffiths. Bosh are noted as one of bands that started the Nth Degree Community
Bosh_(band)
Welsh poet
David Rees Griffiths (6 November 1882 – 17 December 1953), also known by his bardic name of Amanwy, was a Welsh poet, and an older brother of politician
David_Rees_Griffiths
Depictions of the planet
"Griffith, George (1857–1906)". The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia. First Edition Design Pub. p. 175. ISBN 978-1-5069-0144-2. Darling, David. "Griffith
Saturn_in_fiction
Species of cycad
2024-09-21. Calonje, Michael; Meerow, Alan W.; Knowles, Lindy; Knowles, David; Griffith, M. Patrick; Nakamura, Kyoko; Francisco-Ortega, Javier (April 2013)
Zamia_integrifolia
Musical
American cinema - actresses Mary Pickford and Lillian Gish, directors D. W. Griffith and Mack Sennett, and Paramount Pictures founder Adolph Zukor. When Mary
The_Biograph_Girl
Edward M. Purcell's 1965 Electromagnetism textbook
written by Nobel laureate Edward Mills Purcell in 1963. Along with David Griffiths' Introduction to Electrodynamics, this book is one of the most widely
Electricity and Magnetism (book)
Electricity_and_Magnetism_(book)
councillor at ) A. O. Williams, Liberal J. Cadwaltwdr, Liberal Edward Griffith, Liberal (defeated candidate at Llanfachreth) Richard Jones, Plasyracre
1892 Merionethshire County Council election
1892_Merionethshire_County_Council_election
1969 film by Tony Richardson
Francisco Ian Collier as priest Michael Elphick as captain David Griffith as Messenger (as Mark Griffith) Anjelica Huston as Court lady Bill Jarvis as Courtier
Hamlet_(1969_film)
Welsh musician (1811–1887)
Expected Jesus Ye that know the Lord is gracious Cyril Alington Robert David Griffith. "Prichard, Rowland Huw (1812-1887), musician". Dictionary of Welsh
Rowland_Prichard
American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1962)
Thomas Ian Griffith (born March 18, 1962) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, musician, and martial artist. His best-known roles include Terry
Thomas_Ian_Griffith
Wilmer (1817–1829) Isaac Wilkins (1811–1817) Abraham Beach (1801–1811) David Griffith (June 22 – October 11, 1786) Steve Pankey (elected 2024) Rachel Taber-Hamilton
House_of_Deputies
One of three main historic castes in the Merina Kingdom
(2012). David Griffiths and the Missionary "History of Madagascar". BRILL Academic. pp. 623–624. ISBN 978-90-04-19518-9. Gwyn Campbell (2012). David Griffiths
Hova_(Madagascar)
King of the Anglo-Saxons from 899 to 924
Higham, Nick; Hill, David (eds.). Edward the Elder 899–924. Abingdon, UK: Routledge. pp. 280–91. ISBN 978-0-4152-1497-1. Griffiths, David (2001). "The North-West
Edward_the_Elder
os.cpm, talk about making another run of P112 boards was discussed. David Griffith decided to produce additional P112 kits with Dave Brooks' blessing and
P112
is a list of characters of The Andy Griffith Show, an American sitcom television series, starring Andy Griffith. The series ran for eight seasons on
List of The Andy Griffith Show characters
List_of_The_Andy_Griffith_Show_characters
King of Madagascar
to Toamasina in 1820 brought him into contact with Welshmen David Jones and David Griffiths of the Protestant London Missionary Society (LMS), who had
Radama_I
Australian actress
Rhiana Jade Griffith (born 1985) is an Australian former actress and artist. Griffith was born in 1985 Mulbring, New South Wales. Griffith got her first
Rhiana_Griffith
Jones, Bishop of St Davids". Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 21 April 2011. Daniel Williams (1959). "Griffith, David (Clwydfardd; 1800-1894)
1885_in_Wales
Australian politician (1951–2025)
Nicholas David Griffiths OAM (24 December 1951 – 14 November 2025) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Western Australian Legislative
Nick_Griffiths
American filmmaker (1946–2025)
original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2020. Griffiths, Emma (July 24, 2017). "Q&A with David Lynch's Music Collaborator Dean Hurley – Part 2: Being
David_Lynch
Virtual machine for interactive fiction games
degrees. By 2002, development stalled and the program was picked up by David Griffith. The code base was split between virtual machine and user interface
Z-machine
National sports governing body in Canada
(PACWEST) Jennifer Wong, Athlete (PACWEST) Randy Nohr, Athlete (PACWEST) David Griffith, Athlete (PACWEST) Melissa Artuso, Athlete (PACWEST) Danielle (Gaudet)
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association
Canadian_Collegiate_Athletic_Association
Welsh county ceremonial officer
1555: David Griffith Leyson of the Priory, Carmarthen 1556: Griffith Dwnn of Pibwr 1557: Walter Vaughan of Pembrey of Pembrey Court 1558: Griffith Higgon
High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire
High_Sheriff_of_Carmarthenshire
1951 British film by Paul Dickson
David is a 1951 British short biographical film about the Welsh miner and poet David Rees Griffiths. It was directed by Paul Dickson, who also wrote the
David_(1951_film)
Former New South Welsh political party
of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 9 June 2019. Clune, David; Griffith, Gareth. Decision and Deliberation: The Parliament of New South Wales
Independent_Labor_Group
California historic landmark
Griffith Ranch was owned by David Wark Griffith, a pioneer of silent motion pictures. He purchased the ranch in 1912, and is said to have filmed famous
Griffith_Ranch
David Griffiths. The Albany Gallery was created by former farmer Mary Yapp and artist David Griffiths, whom Yapp had met in Pwllheli where Griffiths held
Albany_Gallery
Welsh singer (1927–2007)
the 1966 Broadway original cast recording of A Time for Singing as David Griffith (Gruffydd). He is also featured on the five-disc box set, The Greatest
Ivor_Emmanuel
Co-operative economist
David Griffiths is a co-operative economist, who has contributed a number of books and articles on the subject of unemployment, the history of Victoria's
David Griffiths (co-operative economist)
David_Griffiths_(co-operative_economist)
the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021. Robert David Griffith. "Bennett, Nicholas (1823-1899), musician and historian". Dictionary
1896_in_Wales
British boxer
David Griffiths (26 November 1963 – 2 March 2007) was a British boxer. He competed in the men's light welterweight event at the 1984 Summer Olympics,
Dave_Griffiths_(boxer)
1968 song by the Beatles
Available at Rock's Backpages (subscription required). Griffiths, David (4 January 1969). "Griffiths' Golden Albums". Record Mirror. p. 9. Cannon, Geoffrey
Back_in_the_U.S.S.R.
2011 single by David Guetta featuring Sia
previous track" from the album, and called it "clever writing" from Sia. David Griffiths off 4Music called it "The most intriguing hook-up" on the album, writing
Titanium_(David_Guetta_song)
Dungeons & Dragons adventure module
published in December 2006. Cover art was by Izzy, with interior art by David Griffith. "New Releases". Dragon. TSR, Inc. December 2006. p. 12. Retrieved October
Fantastic Locations: The Frostfell Rift
Fantastic_Locations:_The_Frostfell_Rift
1907 opera by Frederick Delius
Vreli, John Stewart as Sali, David Holloway as the Dark Fiddler, and Thomas Jamerson, William Ledbetter and David Griffith as the Three Barge Men. In his
A_Village_Romeo_and_Juliet
Wikipedia Library access or UK public library membership required.) Robert David Griffith. "Roberts, John Henry (Pencerdd Gwynedd; 1848-1924), musician". Dictionary
1924_in_British_music
Yacht club based in Sydney, New South Wales
Sam Haynes Vice-Commodore – David Jacobs Rear-Commodores – Peter Gothard Treasurer – Jules Hall Directors – David Griffith AO, Tom Barker, Prof. Sarah
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Cruising_Yacht_Club_of_Australia
Welsh periodical
general educational subjects, including biographies. Its editors included David Griffith (1823–1913) and Richard Roberts (1871–1935). At a time when state schools
Dysgedydd_y_Plant
1883: Simon Morris 1884: Patrick Murphy 1886: Edward Fennessy John David Griffith Davies; Frederick Robert Worts (1928). England in the Middle Ages: Its
High_Sheriff_of_Kilkenny_City
American television cooking show created and hosted by Julia Child
Ruth Lockwood and directed by Russell Morash, Russell Fortier, David Griffiths and David B. Atwood. Film composer John Morris wrote the second theme song
The_French_Chef
DAVID GRIFFITH
DAVID GRIFFITH
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
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "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
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
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
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA 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
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
DAVID GRIFFITH
DAVID GRIFFITH
Male
Croatian
, luck.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
One with Moon in his Hair; Lord Shiva
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Faith, FAITHE means "faith."Â
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Soul of Guru
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord of sweetness
Female
Hungarian
Feminine form of Hungarian Krisztián, KRISZTINA means "believer" or "follower of Christ."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Poet, Saint
Boy/Male
Irish
Regal.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who Serves the Highest
Boy/Male
Muslim
Old Arabic name
DAVID GRIFFITH
DAVID GRIFFITH
DAVID GRIFFITH
DAVID GRIFFITH
DAVID GRIFFITH
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.
a.
Timid; fearful.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
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.
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.
a.
Avid.
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.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
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.