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American volcanologist (1949–1980)
David Alexander Johnston (December 18, 1949 – May 18, 1980) was an American United States Geological Survey (USGS) volcanologist who was killed by the
David_A._Johnston
Governor General of Canada from 2010 to 2017
David Lloyd Johnston (born June 28, 1941) is a Canadian academic, author, and statesman who served as the 28th governor general of Canada from 2010 to
David Johnston (governor general)
David_Johnston_(governor_general)
Topics referred to by the same term
David Johnston or Dave Johnston may refer to: David Johnston (governor general) (born 1941), former governor general of Canada David Johnston (Australian
David_Johnston
Australian naval officer (born 1962)
Admiral David Lance Johnston, AC (born 1962) is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. He served as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation
David_Johnston_(admiral)
American investigative journalist and author (born 1948)
David Cay Boyle Johnston (born December 24, 1948) is an American investigative journalist and author, a specialist in economics and tax issues, and winner
David_Cay_Johnston
American gangster and murderer
1980 Pennsylvania Crime Commission report. He and the Johnston Gang, which included his brothers David and Norman, also committed crimes in Lancaster County
Bruce_Johnston_(criminal)
American swimmer
David Johnston is an American swimmer who competed for the University of Texas, and participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 1500-meter freestyle
David_Johnston_(swimmer)
55th viceregal consort of Canada
Sharon Johnston CC (born 1943) is a Canadian author who was the 55th viceregal consort of Canada, due to being the wife of David Johnston, the 28th Governor
Sharon_Johnston
Boston blues singer-songwriter
David Johnston (January 20, 1953 – September 15, 2025) was an American roots singer-songwriter and guitarist. Johnston was profiled by WBUR and the Boston
David_Johnston_(musician)
Canadian business executive
Alexandra Johnston is a Canadian lawyer, author, policy advisor, women's advocate, and businesswoman as well as the daughter of David Johnston, the former
Alex Johnston (Canadian businesswoman)
Alex_Johnston_(Canadian_businesswoman)
Historic house and museum in California
The Darius David Johnston House, is a historic house and museum in Norwalk, California. Constructed from 1890 to 1891, it is a two-story building in the
Darius_David_Johnston_House
Australian politician
David Albert Lloyd Johnston (born 14 February 1956) is an Australian politician who was a Liberal Party member of the Australian Senate from 2002 to 2016
David Johnston (Australian politician)
David_Johnston_(Australian_politician)
Federal representative of the Canadian monarch
2008. "GG David Johnston sworn in". CBC. 1 October 2010. Archived from the original on 4 October 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010. "Johnston named Canada's
Governor_General_of_Canada
British Conservative politician (born 1981)
David Mervyn Johnston OBE (born 27 November 1981) is a British politician who served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children, Families
David Johnston (British politician)
David_Johnston_(British_politician)
TNT-9 (1974–1981), SAS-10 (post 1987, SAS-7) (1981–2014) – 40 Years David Johnston, HSV-7 (1963–1978) and (1996–2005), ATV-10 (1980–1996) – 40 Years Ann
List of Australian television newsreaders and news presenters
List_of_Australian_television_newsreaders_and_news_presenters
29th governor general of Canada, former CSA Astronaut (born 1963)
the completion of briefings from the incumbent, David Johnston. After the announcement was made, Johnston issued a statement congratulating Payette and
Julie_Payette
Video game map in the Counter-Strike series
successor to "Dust", another Counter-Strike map, and was developed by David Johnston before the official release of the original Counter-Strike game. It
Dust_II
Aubrey Johnston (1904–05) : A. E. Johnston Clive Johnston (1949–50 to 1957–58) : C. W. Johnston David Johnston (1977–78 to 1981–82) : D. A. H. Johnston Trent
List of New South Wales representative cricketers
List_of_New_South_Wales_representative_cricketers
American Civil War soldier
American Civil War. Johnston was born in Indiana County, Pennsylvania on August 19, 1838, to David Johnston and Margaret Johnston. He served as a private
David_Johnston_(soldier)
Welsh-born Australian television news presenter (born 1941)
David Johnston (born 4 December 1941) is a Welsh-born Australian retired television news presenter. Johnston, known as DJ to hundreds of thousands of viewers
David_Johnston_(newsreader)
American politician
David Emmons Johnston (April 10, 1845 – July 7, 1917) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician from West Virginia who served as a member of the
David_Emmons_Johnston
Head of the Australian Defence Force
the Defence Force is Admiral David Johnston, who took office on 10 July 2024. Vice Admiral Mark Hammond will succeed Johnston as Chief of the Defence Force
Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
Chief_of_the_Defence_Force_(Australia)
American merchant and politician
David Johnston (or Johnstone) (3 January 1724 – 12 January 1809) was an American merchant and politician of Scottish descent who served as the president
David_Johnston_(merchant)
Foreign interference in Canadian federal elections
Trudeau nominated former Governor General of Canada David Johnston to investigate the allegations. Johnston filed an interim report in May 2023. In his report
Chinese government interference in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections
Chinese_government_interference_in_the_2019_and_2021_Canadian_federal_elections
Public university in Ontario, Canada
Research and Tech Park was renamed as the David Johnston Research and Technology Park, after David Johnston, the 28th Governor General of Canada and former
University_of_Waterloo
American actor and comedian (born 1968)
Jay James Johnston (born October 22, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He was a writer and cast member on Mr. Show with Bob and David and had roles
Jay_Johnston
Governor-General of Australia from 2019 to 2024
General David John Hurley (born 26 August 1953) is an Australian viceregal officeholder and military officer. A senior officer in the Australian Army
David_Hurley
American musician (1961–2019)
Daniel Dale Johnston (January 22, 1961 – c. September 11, 2019) was an American singer, musician and artist regarded as a significant figure in outsider
Daniel_Johnston
Restricted form of the English language
Semantics. ISBN 978-0-918970-40-4. Retrieved 2021-02-07. Bourland, D. David; Johnston, Paul Dennithorne, eds. (1991). To Be or Not: An E-Prime Anthology
E-Prime
Royal Australian Navy officer
In April 2026, it was announced that Hammond will succeed Admiral David Johnston as Chief of the Defence Force in July 2026. Hammond joined the Royal
Mark_Hammond_(admiral)
Canadian ice hockey tournament and trophy
champions from each of Canada's four regional sports conferences. The David Johnston University Cup is awarded to the winners. The UQTR Patriotes are the
U Sports men's ice hockey championship
U_Sports_men's_ice_hockey_championship
Unit of the Australian Army
2014. Williams 2015. Wroe 2015. "Press conference with Vice Admiral David Johnston – Update on Australian Defence Force operations". Transcript. Department
2nd Commando Regiment (Australia)
2nd_Commando_Regiment_(Australia)
Canadian charity
Rideau Hall Foundation is a Canadian charity founded and chaired by David Johnston, who served as Governor General of Canada from 2010 until 2017. The
Rideau_Hall_Foundation
Governor General of Canada from 2005 to 2010
Clarkson as vicereine. She occupied the post until being succeeded by David Johnston in 2010. Early in her tenure, comments of hers recorded in some of the
Michaëlle_Jean
Government of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
Education at the time, Coutinho herself being replaced by backbencher David Johnston. Michelle Donelan was appointed Minister on Leave on 28 April 2023,
Sunak_ministry
Historic Scottish religious minister
A marble bust of Rev Johnston stands in the vestibule of the current North Leith Parish Church. Kay's Originals: David Johnston Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae;
David_Johnston_(minister)
Australian rules footballer
David Johnston (born 10 April 1969) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and Fitzroy in the Victorian/Australian Football League
David Johnston (Australian footballer)
David_Johnston_(Australian_footballer)
English cricketer
David Johnston (born 17 April 1943) is a former English cricketer. Johnston was a right-handed batsman who was a leg break bowler. He was born at Blackpool
David Johnston (English cricketer)
David_Johnston_(English_cricketer)
1970 romance novel by Erich Segal
David Johnston, who became Governor General of Canada from 2010 to 2017, was the basis for the character Davey, an ice hockey team captain. Johnston had
Love_Story_(novel)
Constituent college of the University of Cambridge in England
winner David Thouless, Australian prime minister Stanley Bruce, Pakistani prime minister Khawaja Nazimuddin, Canadian governor general David Johnston, philosophers
Trinity_Hall,_Cambridge
Canadian musician
member of the Order of Canada along with Kreviazuk by Governor General David Johnston for their charitable and humanitarian work. Maida met Canadian singer-songwriter
Raine_Maida
Canadian criminal and former colonel (born 1963)
for 25 years. After his conviction the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, revoked Williams' commission and expelled him from the armed forces
Russell_Williams_(criminal)
Topics referred to by the same term
Tim or Timothy Johnston may refer to: Tim Johnston (Australian businessman), Australian businessman Tim Johnston (cricketer) (born 1990), New Zealand
Tim_Johnston
Australian cricketer (born 1954)
David Johnston (born 14 December 1954) is an Australian cricketer. He played in ten first-class and nineteen List A matches for South Australia between
David Johnston (South Australia cricketer)
David_Johnston_(South_Australia_cricketer)
Scottish rugby union player
David Ian Johnston (born 20 October 1958) is a Scottish former rugby union player. Johnston played 27 times at centre for the Scotland national rugby
David Johnston (rugby union, born 1958)
David_Johnston_(rugby_union,_born_1958)
1981 movie directed by Ernest Pintoff
United States Geological Survey volcanologist David Jackson, a fictionalized version of David A. Johnston, arrives to investigate the activity. Upon arriving
St._Helens_(film)
American cartoonist
David Claypoole Johnston (25 March 1799 – 8 November 1865) was a 19th-century American cartoonist, printmaker, painter, and actor from Boston, Massachusetts
David_Claypoole_Johnston
British classical archaeologist & lecturer
David E Johnston is a classical archaeologist and former lecturer at the University of Southampton. His excavations have included the Sparsholt Roman Villa
David_E._Johnston
65th anniversary of the monarch's accession
best wishes on behalf of Canadians." The governor general of Canada, David Johnston, congratulated the queen on her Sapphire Jubilee, and said "This impressive
Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Sapphire_Jubilee_of_Elizabeth_II
Canadian poet known for work in digital media and machine learning
David Jhave Johnston is a Canadian poet, videographer, and motion graphics artist working chiefly in digital and computational media,. and a researcher
David_Jhave_Johnston
British politician (1932–2008)
David Russell Russell-Johnston, Baron Russell-Johnston (born David Russell Johnston; 28 July 1932 – 27 July 2008), usually known as Russell Johnston, was
Russell_Johnston
1985 video game
development team consisted of Gregg Barnett, Bruce Bayley, Neil Brennan and David Johnston. The game has various backgrounds that change as the player progresses
The_Way_of_the_Exploding_Fist
Pakistani-American terrorist (born 1960)
About Mumbai Attacks Suspect?". FRONTLINE. Retrieved June 17, 2025. DAVID JOHNSTON; ERIC SCHMITT (November 18, 2009). "Ex-Military Officer in Pakistan
David_Headley
Scottish legal expert (born 1961)
David Eric Lothian Johnston KC (born 1961) is a Scottish legal expert, currently Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Edinburgh. Johnston was
David_Eric_Lothian_Johnston
2001 murder and 2003 child murder
Senator Tommy Banks. It was finally signed into law by Governor-General David Johnston on 16 December 2010. Andrews later said that the law "gives [the Bagbys]
Murders of Andrew Bagby and Zachary Turner
Murders_of_Andrew_Bagby_and_Zachary_Turner
Irish rugby union player
David Johnston (born 28 February 1994) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for English side Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship.
David Johnston (rugby union, born 1994)
David_Johnston_(rugby_union,_born_1994)
PlayStation development kit
28. Future Publishing. January 1998. p. 152. Johnston, David. "A Farewell to Kings". David Johnston's home page - Home of Time Slip. Retrieved 2022-11-23
List_of_Net_Yaroze_games
American judge (born 1965)
Iain David Johnston (born 1965) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and a former
Iain_D._Johnston
Australian general
Afghanistan." In July 2024, Campbell was succeeded by Vice Admiral David Johnston as the Chief of the Defence Force upon retirement. On 3 July 2024, a
Angus_Campbell_(general)
Para sporting event in Toronto
"Battle of Vimy Ridge marked Canada's birth as a nation: Governor General David Johnston". National Post. 9 April 2012.[dead link] "The Battle of Vimy Ridge
2017_Invictus_Games
Business dynasty of Scottish origin
2014 values[update]. He married Ida Wynifred Johnston and had 3 children, David Johnston, Sir William Johnston "Tony" Keswick and Sir John Henry Keswick
Keswick_family
Canadian journalist
ceremony held on November 23, 2012, the Governor General of Canada David Johnston also presented Oliver with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Craig Oliver (Canadian journalist)
Craig_Oliver_(Canadian_journalist)
Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1973)
Order of Canada along with her husband Raine Maida by Governor General David Johnston for their charitable and humanitarian work. In February 2025, Kreviazuk
Chantal_Kreviazuk
Highest level of play of men's ice hockey at the university
University Sport. At the end of every season, eight teams compete for the David Johnston University Cup, awarded to the U Sports Men's Hockey Championship team
U_Sports_men's_ice_hockey
English actress, comedian and writer (1963–2016)
one-liner". BBC News. 13 August 2006. Retrieved 27 June 2013. Batty, David; Johnston, Chris (2 July 2016). "Caroline Aherne, actor and comedian, dies aged
Caroline_Aherne
Annual worldwide bodybuilding events
The Universe Championships includes the following classes: In 1948, David Johnston, then editor of Strength and Health magazine, and his team organised
Universe_Championships
Manx politician
Timothy David Johnston is a Manx politician and former dairy farmer who has served as Minister for Enterprise since 2023. He was elected as an independent
Tim_Johnston_(politician)
American actress (b. 1967)
Kristen Angela Johnston (born September 20, 1967) is an American actress. Best known for her work on television sitcoms, she twice won the Primetime Emmy
Kristen_Johnston
Scottish novelist
Michael Darren David Johnston, known as D.D. Johnston, (born 1979) is a Scottish political novelist. He currently lives in Cheltenham, England. The left-wing
D.D._Johnston
Televised election debates in Canada
Retrieved October 26, 2020. Johnston, David (Debates Commissioner) (June 22, 2021). "Leaders' Debates Commissioner David Johnston sets participation criteria
Canadian_leaders'_debates
Canadian soccer player (born 1998)
Alistair William Johnston (born October 8, 1998) is a Canadian professional football player who plays as a right-back for Scottish Premiership club Celtic
Alistair_Johnston
Australian television presenter
ATV-0 in Melbourne where she co-presented Ten Eyewitness News with David Johnston from 1982 to 1987 and again from 1991 to 1993. In 1988, Pearson was
Jo_Pearson
Australian contribution to the military intervention against ISIL
in support of Iraqi and Kurdish troops on the ground. Vice Admiral David Johnston refused to give more details on the number of casualties or locations
Operation_Okra
American developmental psychologist
Timothy David Johnston (born 1949) is an English-born American developmental psychologist. He specializes in the evolution and development of behavior
Timothy_D._Johnston
Research institute at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada
co-founder Mike Lazaridis and then-president of the University of Waterloo, David Johnston, for research into quantum information. Since inception, Lazaridis has
Institute for Quantum Computing
Institute_for_Quantum_Computing
Rugby player
David Johnston (24 March 1903 – 5 July 1938) was a New Zealand international rugby union player. Johnston was an inside back known for his tactical nous
Davy_Johnston
Civilian honour induction process
Clarkson, John Ralston Saul, Michaëlle Jean, Jean-Daniel Lafond, David Johnston, Sharon Johnston, Julie Payette, Mary Simon and Whit Fraser, are not counted
Appointment to the Order of Canada
Appointment_to_the_Order_of_Canada
Indian health academic
Health Research Award 2012 Union Scientific Prize Haile T. Debas Prize David Johnston Faculty & Staff Award Madhukar Pai; Alice Zwerling; Dick Menzies (5
Madhukar_Pai
Australian lottery game
Melbourne television station HSV7 on 22 June 1972, and was hosted by David Johnston and Lucy Kiraly. It is drawn every Saturday night and draws were telecast
TattsLotto
English actress
Susan Johnston (née Wright; born 7 December 1943) is an English actress. She is known for portraying Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside
Sue_Johnston
UK Parliament constituency (1983–2024)
Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its final MP was the Conservative David Johnston, who was first elected at the 2019 general election replacing Ed Vaizey
Wantage_(constituency)
Topics referred to by the same term
in Conecuh County James Johnston House (Half Moon Bay, California), listed on the NRHP in San Mateo County Darius David Johnston House, Norwalk, California
Johnston_House
Period of the Government of Canada from 2015 to 2025
Canada began on November 4, 2015, when he accepted an invitation by David Johnston, the governor general of Canada, to form the 29th Canadian Ministry
Premiership_of_Justin_Trudeau
Canadian public relations company
rapporteur on foreign interference and former governor general of Canada, David Johnston hired Navigator in 2023, but the partnership ended after a week. Flanagan
Navigator_Ltd
Canadian actor
@grahamverchere. Retrieved 22 March 2020. Obituaries (12 December 2013). "David JOHNSTON Obituary". Peace Arch News. Retrieved 22 March 2020. Staff, VanderVault
Graham_Verchere
Men's ice hockey team of Harvard University
1954-55: Bill Cleary, F 1957-58: Bob Cleary, F 1961-62: David Johnston, D 1962-63: David Johnston, D 1968-69: Joe Cavanagh, F 1969-70: Joe Cavanagh, F 1970-71:
Harvard Crimson men's ice hockey
Harvard_Crimson_men's_ice_hockey
Royal Marines officer and colonial administrator (1764–1823)
Annandale in Sydney. Johnston was born on 19 March 1764 at Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, the son of Marine Lieut David Johnston, who during the American
George Johnston (Royal Marines officer)
George_Johnston_(Royal_Marines_officer)
Surname list
The surname Johnston is of English and Scottish origin. Historically, it has roots tracing back to medieval Northern England where it appeared as both
Johnston_(surname)
Scottish socialist and politician
notable figure in the Friendly society movement in Scotland. Johnston was the son of David Johnston, a grocer, and his wife, Mary Blackwood. He was born in
Tom Johnston (British politician)
Tom_Johnston_(British_politician)
BBC Radio adaptation of Agatha Christie's Poirot stories (1985–2007)
the six episode The Mystery of the Blue Train of 1985 (directed by David Johnston), all following productions were directed and produced by Enyd Williams
Hercule Poirot (British radio series)
Hercule_Poirot_(British_radio_series)
Western Australian politician
David John Honey (born 18 April 1958) is an Australian politician who was the Liberal Party member for the electoral district of Cottesloe in the Western
David_Honey
JMSDF submarine
replacement project. On 9 April 2014, then-Australian Minister for Defence, David Johnston, described the Sōryū class as "extremely impressive" while discussing
Sōryū-class_submarine
American counterterrorism expert (1952–2001)
Center. An August 19, 2001, The New York Times report by James Risen and David Johnston suggested that O'Neill had been the subject of an "internal investigation"
John_P._O'Neill
Convict transported to Australia
George Johnston junior, was baptised. Her sentence expired in 1793. Esther bore Johnston seven children, including three sons, George, David and Robert
Esther_Abrahams
Australian television news service
coverage of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and presented from Sydney by David Johnston. The bulletin was retained after the initial invasion and moved production
Seven_News
City in Ontario, Canada
murder; acquitted in 2007 David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada Sharon Johnston, Viceregal Consort to David Johnston and Honorary Captain of the
Sault_Ste._Marie,_Ontario
1986 Australian film
Hargreaves as Frank Baker Lindy Davies as Judith Chris Haywood as Willy David Johnston as News Reporter Denise Scott as Willy's Wife Ian McFadyen as Model
Malcolm_(film)
adjudicator of the Canada Awards for Excellence, under the Patronage of David Johnston C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada. Established
Excellence_Canada
English band
Pepino, guitarist and producer Aaron Zahl, drummer Daisy Palmer, bassist David Johnston, and cellist Jo Silverston. Pepino met Zahl after being asked to sing
Mesadorm
Topics referred to by the same term
admiral David Johnston (admiral) (born 1962), Royal Australian Navy vice admiral Means Johnston Jr. (1916–1989), U.S. Navy admiral Rufus Zenas Johnston (1874–1959)
Admiral_Johnston
DAVID JOHNSTON
DAVID JOHNSTON
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
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
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
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.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
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
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
DAVID JOHNSTON
DAVID JOHNSTON
Girl/Female
British, English, Latin
Dyer; Skillful; Dexterous; Adroit; Right-handed
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin libertas, LIBERTY means "freedom."
Boy/Male
English
From the meadow.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Brave; A Lady who Accomplishes Difficult Tasks
Biblical
the cloak, glory, grandeur or power of the king
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Tamil Word Signifying as Good as a Bird that is Active and Beautiful
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Another Name of Arjun
Girl/Female
British, English, German, Irish
Young Girl
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Lord of Earth
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
An able minister
DAVID JOHNSTON
DAVID JOHNSTON
DAVID JOHNSTON
DAVID JOHNSTON
DAVID JOHNSTON
a.
Timid; fearful.
a.
Avid.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
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.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
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.
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 writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.