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British actor and novelist (1940–2025)
David John Pinner (6 October 1940 – 22 December 2025) was a British actor and novelist. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has appeared
David_Pinner
1967 British horror novel by David Pinner
halt. Clowes suggested that Pinner instead expand Ritual into a novel, promising that he would get it published. Pinner wrote it in seven weeks, while
Ritual_(Pinner_novel)
Area of north west London
election, Pinner has been part of the Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner parliamentary constituency, currently served by David Simmonds. Pinner includes Pinner Village
Pinner
1973 film by Robin Hardy
2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012. Orphan, David (1 December 2011). "David Pinner Interview - The Cult of David Pinner". B-Music Collective. Retrieved 11 April
The_Wicker_Man
2006 film
and reimagining of the 1973 British film, and draws very loosely from David Pinner's 1967 novel Ritual. The film concerns police officer Edward Malus, whose
The_Wicker_Man_(2006_film)
1988 film by Sandor Stern
Pin (stylized as PIN...) fully titled as Pin: A Plastic Nightmare is a 1988 Canadian horror film directed by Sandor Stern and starring David Hewlett, Cynthia
Pin_(film)
UK Parliament constituency (since 2010)
Northwood and Pinner is a constituency in Greater London represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2019 by David Simmonds, a Conservative
Ruislip,_Northwood_and_Pinner
Pinner County Grammar School was a grammar school in Pinner, Middlesex, from 1937 to 1974. From 1974 to 1982 it became Pinner Junior College and then
Pinner_County_Grammar_School
1978 novel by Anthony Shaffer
is loosely based on the 1967 novel Ritual by the actor and novelist David Pinner. The novelisation was written primarily by Robin Hardy, the director
The_Wicker_Man_(novel)
Topics referred to by the same term
up Pinner or pinner in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Pinner is a suburb in north-west London, England. Pinner may also refer to: Adolf Pinner (1842-1909)
Pinner_(disambiguation)
Northern Irish novelist and poet
The Damp Review figures prominently in Nick Laird's new novel. On it David Pinner, once an art student, now a teacher who dabbles in cultural criticism
Nick_Laird
2023 non-fiction book by John Walsh
screenplay by Anthony Shaffer, loosely based on the 1967 novel Ritual by David Pinner. The book looks at the behind-the-scenes stories and includes new and
The Wicker Man: The Official Story of the Film
The_Wicker_Man:_The_Official_Story_of_the_Film
Topics referred to by the same term
(TV series), a 1984–1985 American soap opera Ritual (Pinner novel), a 1967 novel by David Pinner; basis for the 1973 film The Wicker Man Ritual, a 2008
Ritual_(disambiguation)
Ronald Pickup (Acting Diploma 1964) Rebecca Pidgeon (Acting Diploma 1986) David Pinner (Acting Diploma 1960) Harold Pinter (Acting Diploma 1949) Nigel Pivaro
List of alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
List_of_alumni_of_the_Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art
London Underground station
Pinner is a London Underground station in Pinner, north-west London. It was opened in 1885 as part of the Victorian expansion of dormitory suburbs, and
Pinner_tube_station
Topics referred to by the same term
Secret World of Benjamin Bear The Teddy Bears' Picnic, 1988 stage play by David Pinner Teddy Bears' Picnic, a festival in Winnipeg Teddy Bears' Picnic, part
Teddy Bears' Picnic (disambiguation)
Teddy_Bears'_Picnic_(disambiguation)
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential
David_Bowie
English actress (born 1973)
promising career for March, 19… "Four faces of the future". Pinner Observer. 12 May 1988. Denby, David (9 November 1992). "Last Tango in Saigon". Movies. New
Jane_March
1979 British TV series or programme
Rupert Frazer as Prince Leopold David Collings as William Pitt the Younger Murray Head as George Canning David Pinner as Prince William, Duke of Clarence
Prince_Regent_(TV_series)
British bibliographer
David. English country book shops. Pinner: Private Libraries Association, 2009. Chambers, David. Early private presses 1730–1900. 2 volumes. Pinner:
David_John_Chambers
depicted as a prince by Scott Forbes in Mrs. Fitzherbert (1947), by David Pinner in Prince Regent (1979), by Tom Gill in The First Gentleman (1948), by
Cultural depictions of William IV
Cultural_depictions_of_William_IV
1973 studio album by David Bowie
Pin Ups (also referred to as Pinups and Pin-Ups) is the seventh studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released on 19 October 1973 through RCA
Pin_Ups
British actor (1945–2019)
Cookson DBE Dir Ken Hill (playwright)) The Teddy Bears' Picnic (1987 by David Pinner, Dir Philip Partridge) Liberty Oregon (1994 as Novitski, at the Edinburgh
Stephan_Chase
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
Two films directed by Robin Hardy
written by Anthony Shaffer, who based his screenplay loosely on the David Pinner novel Ritual. The story follows a Scottish police officer, Sergeant Neil
The_Wicker_Man_(film_series)
British politician
has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner from 2019. He has served as a junior Shadow MHCLG minister and as a Senior
David_Simmonds
British and Canadian actor (born 1968)
Traders (1996–2000) and as David Worth in the Canadian psychological horror film Cube (1997). He appeared in the horror film Pin (1988) and the science-fiction
David_Hewlett
Scottish actor (born 1971)
David John Tennant (né McDonald; born 18 April 1971) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for portraying the lead character in Doctor Who, headlining
David_Tennant
English actor (born 1946)
Sir David Courtney Suchet (/ˈsuːʃeɪ/ SOO-shay; born 2 May 1946) is an English actor, known for his work on stage and in television. He portrayed Edward
David_Suchet
English musician (born 1946)
David Jon Gilmour (/ˈɡɪlmɔːr/ GHIL-mor; born 6 March 1946) is an English musician best known for being the lead guitarist of the English rock band Pink
David_Gilmour
English actor and singer (1922–2015)
popular Hammer films of the day. Loosely based on David Pinner's novel Ritual, Shaffer and Lee paid Pinner £15,000 for the rights to the novel, and Shaffer
Christopher_Lee
Road and area in London
runs from Marsh Road in Pinner to Eastcote Lane in South Harrow. The first documented use of Rayner as a place name in Pinner was from 1856 when two fields
Rayners_Lane
List of works by the English singer-songwriter
During his lifetime, the English singer-songwriter David Bowie (1947–2016) released 26 studio albums, nine live albums, two soundtrack albums, 26 compilation
David_Bowie_discography
Area in London, England
along with numerous restaurants, places of entertainment and bookshops. Pinner town centre, to the southwest, offers many additional amenities and is linked
Hatch_End
Factual/reality documentary series
with Bohill and Pinner (High Court Solutions) the only two cast members who went on to appear in series two. Steve Pinner's son, Ben Pinner, also appeared
Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!
Can't_Pay?_We'll_Take_It_Away!
2005 compilation album by David Bowie
the covers album Pin Ups (1973). This compilation omits the hits and focuses on lesser known album tracks. All songs written by David Bowie. "Unwashed
The Collection (David Bowie album)
The_Collection_(David_Bowie_album)
presenter, lived in Pinner Claire Rayner, journalist and agony aunt, lived at Harrow on the Hill Heath Robinson, cartoonist, lived in Pinner Lord Byron, poet
List of people from the London Borough of Harrow
List_of_people_from_the_London_Borough_of_Harrow
American actor, producer, & former professional wrestler (born 1971)
David Arquette (/ɑːrˈkɛt/ ar-KET; born September 8, 1971) is an American actor, producer, and retired professional wrestler. He began his acting career
David_Arquette
1951 film by Hugo Haas
Husband Maria Bibikov as Young Wife (as Maria Bibikoff) Dick Pinner as Prosecutor (as Richard Pinner) Scheuer, Philip K. (December 6, 1951). "'Fixed Bayonets'
The Girl on the Bridge (1951 film)
The_Girl_on_the_Bridge_(1951_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
also refer to: Pin Ups, a 1973 album by David Bowie Pinups (Human Drama album), 1993 Pinups (magazine), a triannual artist's publication Pin-Up (magazine)
Pin-up_(disambiguation)
From 1979
actor Keith David, who has done numerous roles across various films, television series, video games, and stage productions. "Keith David (visual voices
List of Keith David performances
List_of_Keith_David_performances
American ten-pin bowler
David O'Sullivan (Orlando, Florida, US) is an American ten-pin bowler and was the 2007 U.S. Amateur champion. O'Sullivan earned the title at the 2007 USBC
David_O'Sullivan_(bowler)
Artists collective for Gaza war ceasefire
Burnham also wore Artists4Ceasefire pins. At the Directors Guild of America Awards in February 2024, Ruffalo wore the pin and said: "We’re not going to bomb
Artists4Ceasefire
Shop selling previously-owned books
London Bookshop. Pinner, Middlesex: Private Libraries Association, 1977 ISBN 0-900002-23-9 Chambers, David. English Country Bookshops. Pinner, Middlesex: Private
Used_bookstore
American religious cult leader (1959–1993)
David Koresh (/kəˈrɛʃ/[citation needed]; born Vernon Wayne Howell; August 17, 1959 – April 19, 1993) was an American cult leader and preacher who played
David_Koresh
Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist (1711–1776)
David Hume (/hjuːm/; born David Home; 7 May 1711 – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist who is known for his
David_Hume
Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1945 onwards
Northwood and Pinner. Note: From 2010 historically Conservative-strong Pinner formed part of the new seat Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner. The 2010 changes
Harrow_West
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1969)
David Michael Bautista Jr. (born January 18, 1969) is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the most prolific professional
Dave_Bautista
2006 novel by Jo Walton
murdered in his room, with a yellow Star of David pinned to his chest. Though suspicion immediately falls upon David Kahn, the only Jew invited to the party
Farthing_(novel)
2017 documentary film
Larry David Bob Einstein Kym Whitley Leslie Dunn Sam Fernandez Eric Gagne Robert Gajic Tim Gibbons Marcus Giles Todd Melnik Alma Oseguera Martin Pinner Juan
Long_Shot_(2017_film)
British television series
Edward Wilson as Benjamin Corley David Doyle as Wallis Peter James Holloway as Herbert Jo Rowbottom as Mildred Pinner Catherine Terris as Anita Kenton
The Franchise Affair (1988 TV series)
The_Franchise_Affair_(1988_TV_series)
English footballer
Doncaster Rovers and Hull City. He also briefly attended Pinner Sixth Form College Pinner County Grammar School. Jones scored a hat-trick on his debut
David Jones (footballer, born 1964)
David_Jones_(footballer,_born_1964)
American professional wrestler (1958–1984)
David Alan Adkisson (July 22, 1958 – February 10, 1984) was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich. A member
David_Von_Erich
American professional wrestler (born 1980)
David Daniel Otunga (born April 7, 1980) is an American actor, professional wrestler and lawyer. He is best known for his tenure with WWE from 2009 to
David_Otunga
American ten-pin bowler
David "Boog" Krol (born December 17, 1995) is an American professional ten-pin bowler from Nixa, Missouri. A member of the Professional Bowlers Association
David_Krol
Area in the London Borough of Hillingdon and the county of Hertfordshire
in 1932 and 1936 respectively. Or colloquially: Northwood and Pinner Hospital in Pinner Road, Northwood Frank Murray Maxwell Hallowell Carew Northwood
Northwood,_London
Bordeaux wine from the appellation Pomerol
drought and heatwave that year. Berry Bros. & Rudd. "Château Le Pin". Peppercorn, David (2003). Bordeaux. London: Mitchell Beazley. p. 523. ISBN 1-84000-927-6
Château_Le_Pin
Tactic in the game of chess
attacking piece to effect the pin is called pinning; the defending piece restricted by the pin is described as pinned. Only a piece that can move any
Pin_(chess)
Australian musician (born 1968)
David Liam McCormack (born 25 October 1968) is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is best known for voicing the character
David_McCormack
French filmmaker (1932–1995)
worked in France and Hollywood. Described as "eclectic" and "difficult to pin down", his works often depict provocative or controversial subject matter
Louis_Malle
English actor (born 1942)
Ian David McShane (born 29 September 1942) is an English actor. His television performances include the title role in the BBC series Lovejoy (1986, 1991–1994)
Ian_McShane
French racing driver (born 2004)
Stellantis young driver programme. Pin is in a long-term relationship with British ultramarathon runner David James. † As Pin was a guest driver, she was ineligible
Doriane_Pin
English criminal police officer (born 1975)
David Carrick (born 4 January 1975) is an English serial rapist and former police officer in the Metropolitan Police. He joined the police force in 2001
David_Carrick_(serial_rapist)
American jazz musician (1926–1991)
Jerry Lee Lewis Jelly Roll Morton Pinetop Perkins The Staple Singers 2006 David Bowie Cream Merle Haggard Robert Johnson Jessye Norman Richard Pryor The
Miles_Davis
Culture and practice of trading collectible pins
Pin trading and collecting is the practice of buying, selling, exchanging, and collecting enamel pins (or lapel pins) as a hobby. Enamel pins are commonly
Pin_trading_and_collecting
1983 studio album by David Bowie
Let's Dance is the fifteenth studio album by the English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released on 14 April 1983 through EMI America Records. Co-produced
Let's Dance (David Bowie album)
Let's_Dance_(David_Bowie_album)
Arcade entertainment machine
it comes to rest. Historically the board was studded with nails called 'pins' and had hollows or pockets which scored points if the ball came to rest
Pinball
London borough in United Kingdom
with the highest white British population were: Pinner Pinner South (a long-stretched ward covering Pinner Village, the area west of North Harrow and Rayners
London_Borough_of_Harrow
American anthropologist and activist (1961–2020)
David Rolfe Graeber (/ˈɡreɪbər/; February 12, 1961 – September 2, 2020) was an American anthropologist and anarchist social and political activist. His
David_Graeber
American politician (born 1971)
won the $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for inventors and the $10,000 David and Lindsay Morgenthaler Grand Prize in the sixth annual MIT $10K Entrepreneurial
Thomas_Massie
British photographer (born 1938)
photographer played by David Hemmings, whose character was inspired by Bailey. The Swinging London scene was aptly reflected in his Box of Pin-Ups (1964): a box
David_Bailey
Portrayal of sexual subject matter
Rosen Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-8239-2287-1. Leeming, David A. (2014). "Shakti". In Leeming, David A. (ed.). Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion (second ed
Pornography
Murderer of John Lennon (born 1955)
Mark David Chapman (born May 10, 1955) is an American man who murdered musician John Lennon in New York City on December 8, 1980. As Lennon walked into
Mark_David_Chapman
This is a list of notable artists who work primarily in the medium of the pin-up. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z See also
List_of_pin-up_artists
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
wrote: "While the world keeps trying to celebrate him as an institution, pin him down, cast him in the Nobel Prize canon, embalm his past, this drifter
Bob_Dylan
Disused railway station in Cumbria, England
David & Charles. ISBN 978-0-7153-8003-1. Montgomery, Rae (July 1988). Peascod, Michael (ed.). "Musings at Rowrah". Cumbrian Railways. 4 (1). Pinner:
Distington_railway_station
Retired right-handed ten-pin bowler
David Ozio (born April 3, 1954) of Beaumont, Texas is a retired right-handed ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). He
David_Ozio
American television series
Shudder and on AMC later in the year. The first season was developed by David Kajganich who served as co-showrunner alongside Soo Hugh, and is named after
The_Terror_(TV_series)
American technology company
Retrieved February 22, 2025. Pierce, David (November 8, 2023). "Exclusive leak: all the details about Humane's AI Pin, which costs $699 and has OpenAI integration"
Humane_Inc.
Somali-born American model and actress (born 1955)
She was married to athlete Spencer Haywood from 1977 to 1987 and musician David Bowie from 1992 until his death in 2016. Iman Mohamed was born Zara Mohamed
Iman_(model)
covers parts of the following two constituencies: Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner - David Simmonds (Conservative) Queen's Park and Maida Vale - Georgia Gould
Brent and Harrow (London Assembly constituency)
Brent_and_Harrow_(London_Assembly_constituency)
English rugby league footballer
are Bobbie Goulding, Sean Long, and Harry Pinner. Pinner is a St Helens R.F.C. Hall of Fame inductee. Pinner is the nephew of the rugby league footballer
Harry_Pinner
American golf instructor
David Leadbetter (born 27 June 1952) is a golf instructor, originally from Worthing in Sussex, England. Leadbetter began his career on the European and
David Leadbetter (golf instructor)
David_Leadbetter_(golf_instructor)
US Air Force officer
David R. Wolfe is a senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force, who has served as the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force since
David_R._Wolfe
1981 gothic horror novel by Andrew Neiderman
Pin is a 1981 American gothic horror novel by Andrew Neiderman. The book describes the dysfunctional childhood and later adulthood, of two siblings haunted
Pin_(novel)
American guitarist (born 1967)
David Michael Navarro (born June 7, 1967) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the rock band Jane's Addiction, appearing
Dave_Navarro
2003 single by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
"Pin" is a song by American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs from their debut studio album, Fever to Tell (2003). It was released in June 2003 by Polydor
Pin_(Yeah_Yeah_Yeahs_song)
British flying ace and author
"Remembering Brian: The Mystery Behind the Life of a Young RAF Officer from Pinner". Pinner News. My Local News. Retrieved 7 October 2024. Burns, Michael G. (2002)
Brian_Lane_(RAF_officer)
The discography of the English guitarist, singer and songwriter David Gilmour, consists of five studio albums, three live albums and 18 singles. Fractals:
David_Gilmour_discography
Topics referred to by the same term
Australian-born Welsh cricketer David O'Sullivan (bowler), American ten-pin bowler David O'Sullivan, character in Black and White David Sullivan (disambiguation)
David_O'Sullivan
Artistic novelty toy
Pin art, also known as a pinscreen, is an executive toy. It consists of a boxed surface made of a crowded array of pins that are free to slide in and
Pin_art
9th-century Viking leader of the Great Heathen Army
15, 15 n. 30; Pinner (2010) p. 28 n. 15; Ridyard (2008) p. 62 n. 216 Pinner (2010) p. 28 n. 15; Ridyard (2008) p. 62 n. 216. Pinner (2010) p. 104 fig
Ubba
1965 song by the McCoys
d'Hérouville, Hérouville, France, was the only single released in the UK from his Pin Ups covers album, reaching No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and staying in
Sorrow_(The_McCoys_song)
2002 studio album by David Bowie
(stylised uǝɥʇɐǝɥ) is the twenty-third studio album by the English musician David Bowie, originally released in Europe on 10 June 2002, and the following
Heathen_(David_Bowie_album)
1861–1865 conflict in the United States
[page needed]. Surdam, David G. (1998). "The Union Navy's blockade reconsidered". Naval War College Review. 51 (4): 85–107. Surdam, David G. (2001). Northern
American_Civil_War
British illustrator
David Wright (12 December 1912 – 25 May 1967) was a British illustrator who drew a series of "lovelies" that epitomised female glamour during World War
David_Wright_(artist)
West Germanic language
the tendency to pronounce /p, t, t͡ʃ, k/ without aspiration (e.g. pin pronounced [pɪn] rather than [pʰɪn] as in most other varieties), while 'r' is often
English_language
2026 English local government election
results for Pinner: Borough Election - Thursday 7 May 2026". London Borough of Harrow. Retrieved 8 May 2026. "Election results for Pinner South: Borough
2026 Harrow London Borough Council election
2026_Harrow_London_Borough_Council_election
episodes for the British crime drama Agatha Christie's Poirot, starring David Suchet as Poirot, which aired on ITV from 8 January 1989 to 13 November
List of Agatha Christie's Poirot episodes
List_of_Agatha_Christie's_Poirot_episodes
London: Macdonald Educational, 1979. Sandford, Lettice: Wood Engravings. Pinner: David Chambers, 1985. Sandford, Jeremy: Figures and Landscapes: the art of
Lettice_Sandford
DAVID PINNER
DAVID PINNER
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
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
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
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE 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
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
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
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
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
DAVID PINNER
DAVID PINNER
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Lebanese
Saint's Name
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Doe.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Larraj | லாரà¯à®°à®¾à®œ
A sage
Girl/Female
Muslim
Cover of kaba
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Charming; Lovely; Handsome
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Gift Giver
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Palace; One of the Three Worlds
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : variant of Beringer.
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Talyessin.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Modern, Muslim
Care
DAVID PINNER
DAVID PINNER
DAVID PINNER
DAVID PINNER
DAVID PINNER
a.
Timid; fearful.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
One who, or that which, pins or fastens, as with pins.
a.
Avid.
n.
A headdress like a cap, with long lappets.
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.
One who pins or impounds cattle. See Pin, v. t.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
A pin maker.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A cloth band for a gown.
n.
An apron with a bib; a pinafore.