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David or Dave Porter may refer to: David Porter (British politician) (born 1948), Conservative member of parliament for Waveney, 1987–1997 David Porter
David_Porter
United States Navy admiral (1813–1891)
David Dixon Porter (June 8, 1813 – February 13, 1891) was a United States Navy admiral and a member of one of the most distinguished families in the history
David_Dixon_Porter
American record producer, singer and songwriter (born 1941)
David Porter (born November 21, 1941) is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Porter was a 2005 inductee
David_Porter_(musician)
American naval officer and diplomat (1780–1843)
David Porter (February 1, 1780 – March 3, 1843) was an American naval officer and diplomat. Porter commanded a number of U.S. naval ships. He saw service
David_Porter_(naval_officer)
American judge (born 1966)
David James Porter (born March 8, 1966) is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Porter was born on
David_J._Porter_(judge)
Canadian politician
David Porter is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2025 Nunavut general election. He represents the electoral
David Porter (Nunavut politician)
David_Porter_(Nunavut_politician)
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
variant. Porter is the fifth US Navy ship to be named after US Navy officers Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter. Porter was the
USS_Porter_(DDG-78)
United States Navy admiral (1801–1870)
Farragut was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and raised by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother. When he was 11 years old, Farragut served
David_Farragut
Porter-class destroyer
Porter (DD-356) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy. She was the third Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter and
USS_Porter_(DD-356)
9th Governor of Pennsylvania (1788–1867)
David Rittenhouse Porter (October 31, 1788 – August 6, 1867) was the ninth governor of Pennsylvania. Voted into office during the controversial 1838 Pennsylvania
David_R._Porter
is a list of songs written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, including those written by Hayes or Porter solo, or with other writers. Songs written by Isaac
List of songs written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter
List_of_songs_written_by_Isaac_Hayes_and_David_Porter
because they believe Carl Porter had murdered their father. When the real killer confesses, Kenny decides to leave the Porters alone. He meets with Jack
List_of_Revenge_characters
English actor
1977 in Surrey, England) is an English actor, best known for playing David Porter in the BBC sitcom 2point4 Children, and Dominic Reilly (brother of Tony
John_Pickard_(British_actor)
1986 film by Steve Miner
scholarship. Its title refers to the song of the same name by Isaac Hayes and David Porter; the original soundtrack includes a version performed by Sam Moore and
Soul_Man_(film)
United States Navy officer
William David Porter (10 March 1808 – 1 May 1864) was a flag officer of the United States Navy. He was the son of Commodore David Porter (1780–1843) and
William_D._Porter
between 1991 and 1999. Wilhelmina "Bill" Porter (Belinda Lang) is wife to Ben and mother to Jenny and David. She takes a no-nonsense, forthright attitude
List of 2point4 Children characters
List_of_2point4_Children_characters
Defunct Internet radio and social networking website
Retrieved 2011-09-15. David Porter (26 December 2019). "To everything there is a season". 8tracks. Retrieved 2019-12-27. "David Porter: Eight Years of 8tracks
8tracks.com
Canadian ice dancer
David Porter (born July 6, 1949 in Bowmanville, Ontario) is a former Canadian ice dancer. With partner Barbara Berezowski, he won two gold medals at the
David_Porter_(figure_skater)
1979 studio album by ZZ Top
featured cover versions on a studio album: "I Thank You" by Isaac Hayes/David Porter and "Dust My Broom", credited on early editions to Elmore James but subsequently
Degüello
American classical philologist
David Hugh Porter (29 October 1935 – 25 March 2016) was an American academic and the fifth president of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York
David_H._Porter
United States Army general
David Porter Heap (March 24, 1843 – October 25, 1910) was an American engineer, born in San Stefano, Turkey, and educated at Georgetown College, and at
David_Porter_Heap
US Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient (1877–1944)
Major General David Dixon Porter (April 29, 1877 – February 25, 1944), a Medal of Honor recipient, was a United States Marine Corps officer who served
David Dixon Porter (Medal of Honor)
David_Dixon_Porter_(Medal_of_Honor)
English magician and television presenter (1919–1978)
David Porter Nixon (29 December 1919 – 1 December 1978) was an English magician and television personality. At the height of his career, Nixon was among
David_Nixon_(magician)
recorded by the American duo Sam & Dave and written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. It was released in January 1968 as the B-side to "I Thank You". It was
Wrap_It_Up
Christianity portal David Brownfield Porter (10 May 1906 – 14 May 1993) was the suffragan Bishop of Aston from 1962 to 1972. He was born in Wandsworth
David_Porter_(bishop)
American musician and actor (1942–2008)
in-house songwriter with his partner David Porter, as well as a session musician and record producer. Hayes and Porter were inducted into the Songwriters
Isaac_Hayes
Australian sports shooter
David Porter (born 3 October 1953 in Balaklava, South Australia) is an Australian sport shooter. He competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's 50
David_Porter_(sport_shooter)
1967 hit single
and David Porter, first successful as a number 2 hit single by Atlantic Records soul duo Sam & Dave, which consisted of Samuel "Sam" Moore and David "Dave"
Soul_Man_(song)
Island in French Polynesia
20, 2021. War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific "War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific"
Nuku_Hiva
American politician (born 1956)
David Jerome Porter (born April 21, 1956) is an American politician and accountant who served as a member of the Texas Railroad Commission from 2011 to
David_J._Porter_(politician)
English pirate
p. 308. Woodard 2007, p. 309. Woodard 2007, p. 309-310. Martin, Mick; Porter, Marsha (2000). Bang, Derrick (ed.). Video Movie Guide 2001. Ballantine
Charles_Vane
Topics referred to by the same term
Judge Porter may refer to: Augustus S. Porter (1769–1849), first judge in Niagara County, New York David J. Porter (judge) (born 1966), judge of the United
Judge_Porter
1966 single by Carla Thomas
"B-A-B-Y" is a 1966 song written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. The song was first recorded in 1966 by Carla Thomas. Her version was released as the
B-A-B-Y
Australian judge and legal academic
David James Porter AM KC is an adjunct professor in the School of Law, University of Tasmania, and a former judge of the Supreme Court of Tasmania having
David Porter (Australian judge)
David_Porter_(Australian_judge)
1814 battle of the War of 1812
ships won the battle, and the American vessels were captured. Captain David Porter of USS Essex had proposed a Pacific voyage to the Secretary of the Navy
Battle_of_Valparaíso
American record label
house band, along with his songwriting partner, David Porter. Cropper, Dunn, Hayes, Jackson, Jones and Porter were collectively known as the "Big Six" within
Stax_Records
1813–14 US intervention in Polynesia
Hiva during the War of 1812. It occurred in 1813, following Captain David Porter's decision to sail his fleet to the island for repairs before continuing
Nuku_Hiva_Campaign
17th-century French pirate
Jean-David Nau (pronounced [ʒɑ̃ david no]) (c. 1630 – c. 1669), better known as François l'Olonnais (pronounced [fʁɑ̃swa lolɔnɛ]) (also l'Olonnois, Lolonois
François_l'Olonnais
Canadian politician (1849–1893)
David Porter (1849 - August 7, 1893) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Bruce North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
David Porter (Ontario politician)
David_Porter_(Ontario_politician)
1966 single by Sam & Dave
team of Isaac Hayes and David Porter, who came up with the title of the song spontaneously when Hayes was trying to get Porter to hurry out of the Stax
Hold_On,_I'm_Comin'_(song)
1799 American sailing frigate
declared against Britain on 18 June 1812, Essex, commanded by Captain David Porter, made a successful cruise to the southward. On 11 July near Bermuda she
USS_Essex_(1799)
1972 benefit concert and film in Watts, Los Angeles, California
"Introduction" by David Porter 4:54: "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)" by David Porter 4:58: "Can't See You When I Want To" by David Porter 5:09:
Wattstax
British politician
David John Porter (born 16 April 1948) was Conservative Member of Parliament for Waveney from 1987 to 1997. Before going into Parliament he was co-founder
David Porter (British politician)
David_Porter_(British_politician)
Naval battle of the Quasi War
suffered two wounded: one civilian, and Experiment's second in command David Porter, who had been shot in the arm during the action. In exchange the Haitians
Action_of_1_January_1800
American politician (born 1974)
Katherine Moore Porter (born January 3, 1974) is a former American politician who served as a U.S. representative from California from 2019 to 2025. A
Katie_Porter
blockade runners, David Farragut, David Dixon Porter etc Extensive coverage of Naval theater, blockade runners, David Farragut, David Dixon Porter, etc With Biographical
Bibliography of early United States naval history
Bibliography_of_early_United_States_naval_history
American historian and academic
David Porter Chandler (born 1933) is an American historian and academic who is regarded as one of the foremost western scholars of Cambodia's modern history
David_P._Chandler
uk. Retrieved 10 May 2021. "Series 3, Episode 1 - The Secret Diary Of David Porter". comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 10 May 2021. "Series 3, Episode 2 - When The
List of 2point4 Children episodes
List_of_2point4_Children_episodes
1983 single by Billy Joel
recording of the song "You Got Me Hummin'" written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. Cash Box said that the song "harks back to [Joel's] urban rock ’n’ roll
Tell_Her_About_It
List of ships with the same or similar names
Porter may refer to one of several ships in the United States Navy named in honor of Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter.
USS_Porter
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Porter (DD-800) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the fourth Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter (1780–1843), and his
USS_Porter_(DD-800)
1989 studio album by the Fabulous Thunderbirds
- 4:22 "Knock Yourself Out" (David Porter, Garry Goin, Ronald Hill, Kim Wilson) - 4:32 "Mistake Number 1" (David Porter, T. Thomas) - 4:53 "One Night
Powerful_Stuff
1966 studio album by Otis Redding
its lyrics are about Redding's habit to hum or sing the horn lines. David Porter served as the background singer, singing the "fa-fa-fa-fa-fa" part alongside
Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul
Complete_&_Unbelievable:_The_Otis_Redding_Dictionary_of_Soul
Confederate Navy officer
David Porter McCorkle was a Confederate Lieutenant in the American Civil War. He ran the Naval Ordnance Works at New Orleans which also served as a laboratory
David_Porter_McCorkle
1983 studio album by Paul Young
Lee) – 3:35 "Iron Out the Rough Spots" (Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, David Porter) – 4:47 "Broken Man" (Ian Kewley, Paul Young) – 3:54 "Tender Trap" (Ian
No_Parlez
American musician (1951–2026)
week. This led to work at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio with such names as David Porter and the Soul Children, Dave Crawford and Brad Shapiro, Dee Dee Warwick
Wayne_Perkins
1984 novel by Patrick O'Brian
"Diagram of Commodore David Porter's Exploits Against British in 1812–1814". The Vidette-Messenger Centennial Edition 1936. Porter County Indiana GenWeb
The_Far_Side_of_the_World
19th century. George W. Erving (before 1831) David Porter (September 13, 1831 – May 23, 1840) David Porter (May 23, 1840 – March 3, 1843) Dabney Smith
List of ambassadors of the United States to Turkey
List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_States_to_Turkey
American composer and songwriter (1891–1964)
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty
Cole_Porter
Torpedo boat of the United States Navy
was the first Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter. Porter was laid down in February 1896 by Herreshoff
USS_Porter_(TB-6)
1967 single by Sam & Dave
Something Is Wrong with My Baby" is a soul ballad written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. It was first released in 1967 by Sam & Dave on their album Double Dynamite
When Something Is Wrong with My Baby
When_Something_Is_Wrong_with_My_Baby
Surname list
Adam Porter (born 2002), English footballer Adina Porter, American actress. Adriana Porter (1857–1946), Canadian poet and alleged witch Agnes Porter (c
Porter_(surname)
American singer (born 1946)
Dave Crawford introduced her to Stax Records producers Isaac Hayes and David Porter. They recorded her first single, "Bring Your Love Back to Me", in December
Linda_Lyndell
American sitcom (1997–1998)
of Aykroyd. The theme song was "Soul Man" written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. Aykroyd was closely associated with the song, having released a cover
Soul_Man_(TV_series)
County in Indiana, United States
Porter County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 173,215, making it the 10th most populous county in Indiana. The
Porter_County,_Indiana
Associated commune of Nuku-Hiva in French Polynesia, France
the ocean, creating a bay. This is the site of Fort Madison, set up by David Porter in 1813. Media related to Taiohae at Wikimedia Commons "Les résultats
Taioha'e
Canadian new wave band
bass guitarist Wayne Lorenz, drummer Billie Brock and percussionists David Porter and Jeff Packer. One critic noted, "What made Boys Brigade stand out
Boys_Brigade_(band)
Australian actress
Susie Porter (born 1970 or 1971) is an Australian television, film and theatre actress. She made her debut in the 1996 film Idiot Box, before rising to
Susie_Porter
American vocal group
the Billboard Hot 100. The group was formed in 1968 by Isaac Hayes and David Porter of Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, after Sam & Dave, one of the label's
The_Soul_Children
The commodore, Richard Valentine Morris, ordered a reconnaissance. David Porter had a boat with five men and spectated the area during the night. He
Action_of_2_June_1803
United States Navy officer (1786–1839)
ordered to report to the New Orleans station, under the command of Captain David Porter. He was in semi-independent command of a flotilla of gunboats based in
Daniel Patterson (naval officer)
Daniel_Patterson_(naval_officer)
American politician
David Porter was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He served as a state representative representing
David Porter (Illinois politician)
David_Porter_(Illinois_politician)
1799 naval action between the U.S. and France
own broadsides that damaged Constellation's fore topmast. Midshipman David Porter, stationed in the rigging of Constellation's damaged mast, managed to
USS Constellation vs L'Insurgente
USS_Constellation_vs_L'Insurgente
Province in the Marquesas Islands
between the Te Iʻi and the Tai Pī in 1813, the American navy Captain David Porter arrived with the frigate USS Essex and ten other armed ships on October
Te_Iʼi
David Richard Porter (1882–1973) was a major figure in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) during the height of the organization's popularity
David_Richard_Porter
British politician (1930–2026)
Dame Shirley Porter, Lady Porter (née Cohen; 29 November 1930 – 2 May 2026) was a British politician who led Westminster City Council in London from 1983
Shirley_Porter
1966 studio album by Sam and Dave
Isaac Hayes and David Porter. They had been working for a while when Porter went to the restroom. Hayes grew impatient and yelled for Porter to get back to
Hold On, I'm Comin' (Sam & Dave album)
Hold_On,_I'm_Comin'_(Sam_&_Dave_album)
1968 single by Sam & Dave
"I Thank You" is a song written by David Porter and Isaac Hayes originally recorded by Sam & Dave, released in early 1968. The single was Sam & Dave's
I_Thank_You_(song)
Topics referred to by the same term
Commodore Porter may refer to: David Porter (naval officer) (1780–1843), U.S. Navy commodore William D. Porter (1808–1864), U.S. Navy commodore David Dixon
Commodore_Porter
1952 American film by Frederick de Cordova
David Porter (Jeff Chandler), that the Navy is commandeering the ship for a top-secret mission. Although the crew is overdue for shore leave, Porter,
Yankee_Buccaneer
1979 studio album by Bonnie Raitt
one "I Thank You" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) – 2:51 "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) – 4:00 "Standin' by the Same Old
The_Glow_(Bonnie_Raitt_album)
Entertainment group
entertainment group launched in April 2015 by original Stax Records songwriter David Porter (CEO) and Tony D. Alexander (President and Managing Director). Both were
Made_in_Memphis_Entertainment
"War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific". September 2006. "War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South
Tai_Pī_(province)
Monument at the United States Capitol
spearheaded by Admiral David Dixon Porter, who wanted the monument to stand in Annapolis, Maryland, where his father, Commodore David Porter, had assisted in
Peace_Monument
Gordon and Harry Revel Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry Isaac Hayes and David Porter Don Henley and Glenn Frey Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom Lee Holdridge
List of songwriter collaborations
List_of_songwriter_collaborations
Local government area in New South Wales, Australia
FITZPATRICK (IND) Tony ALLEN (IND) Cathy GRIFF (GRN) Mitch NADIN (IND) David PORTER (IND) Liz SECKOLD (IND) Joy ROBIN (IND) Smyth, Ben (24 November 2022)
Bega_Valley_Shire
Tucker-class destroyer
the second U.S. Navy vessel named in honor of both David Porter and his son David Dixon Porter. Porter was laid down by the William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia
USS_Porter_(DD-59)
American multinational law firm
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, doing business as Arnold & Porter, is an American multinational law firm. It is a white-shoe firm and among the largest
Arnold_&_Porter
American actor and singer (born 1969)
William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American singer, actor, writer, director and businessperson. He gained notice performing on Broadway
Billy_Porter
American judge (1909–1989)
David Stewart Porter (September 23, 1909 – January 5, 1989) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District
David_Stewart_Porter
1613. "Porter, Sir George Swinburne". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.) Murphy, David. "Porter, Sir George
Porter baronets of Frimley (1889)
Porter_baronets_of_Frimley_(1889)
Australian cricketer (born 1955)
Graeme David Porter (born 18 March 1955) is a former Australian international cricketer. He played in two 1979 Cricket World Cup matches in England as
Graeme_Porter
Canadian-American actress and director
Christopher David Porter, a Canadian gaffer and photographer she met on the set of Deep Sleep. They have two children, Lyla Anne Porter (b. 1991) and
Megan_Follows
Musical artist
returning to Memphis. There he was heard singing in a street-corner group by David Porter of Stax Records. After the plane crash that claimed the lives of Otis
J._Blackfoot
American anti-abortion activist and author (born 1961)
Janet L. Folger Porter (born October 13, 1962) is an American anti-abortion activist and author. Porter founded the conservative Christian ministry Faith2Action
Janet_Porter
1813 Captain David Porter sailed the USS Essex around Cape Horn and cruised the Pacific, warring on British whalers. Over the next year, Porter captured 12
List of British whalers captured in the Pacific by David Porter
List_of_British_whalers_captured_in_the_Pacific_by_David_Porter
American business executive and satirist (born 1954)
an American satirist and business executive. Freund and collaborator David Porter created the 1981 satirical poster Bedtime for Brezhnev and co-authored
John Freund (business executive)
John_Freund_(business_executive)
Canadian actor and musician
David Dineen-Porter (born 1979) is an actor, comedian and musician from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dineen-Porter has performed stand-up and sketch comedy
David_Dineen-Porter
1986 studio album by the Fabulous Thunderbirds
(Wilson) - 3:41 "Amnesia" (Wilson) - 3:45 "Wrap It Up" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) - 2:42 "True Love" (Wilson) - 3:08 "Why Get Up" (Bill Carter, Ruth Ellen
Tuff_Enuff
Person who publicly helps or gives credibility to assist in a fraud
The Business Lawyer. 68 (1): 297–304. JSTOR 23527095. Grether, David; Porter, David; Shum, Matthew (2015). "Cyber-Shilling in Automobile Auctions: Evidence
Shill
DAVID PORTER
DAVID PORTER
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(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
English
Beloved. Feminine 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
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID 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
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
DAVID PORTER
DAVID PORTER
Boy/Male
Spanish
Lord.
Female
French
French form of English Amanda, AMANDINE means "lovable."
Boy/Male
Hindu
King of the Sky, An Angel from the heavens, The Sky
Boy/Male
Tamil
Horizon
Biblical
Kenan, acquisition;
Girl/Female
English French American Irish
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Responsive
Boy/Male
Muslim
Elevation
Boy/Male
Indian
Knowledge
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Face as Bright as the Moon
DAVID PORTER
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n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
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.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
A strong malt liquor; strong porter.
n.
Money charged or paid for the carriage of burdens or parcels by a porter.
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 house where porter is sold.
n.
A female porter.
n.
A bar of iron or steel at the end of which a forging is made; esp., a long, large bar, to the end of which a heavy forging is attached, and by means of which the forging is lifted and handled in hammering and heating; -- called also porter bar.
a.
Timid; fearful.
n.
A malt liquor, of a dark color and moderately bitter taste, possessing tonic and intoxicating qualities.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
a.
Avid.
n.
Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
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.
See Portress.
n.
The work of a porter; the occupation of a carrier or of a doorkeeper.
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.