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David Powell may refer to: Dai Powell (David Morgan Powell, born 1935), Welsh footballer, full back for Blackpool and Rochdale Dave Powell (1876–1953)
David_Powell
American television writer and producer (1925–1968)
William David Powell (February 27, 1925 – March 13, 1968) was an American television writer and associate producer. Powell was the only child of actor
William_David_Powell
American actor (1892–1984)
1915, Powell married Eileen Wilson, who was born Julia Mary Tierney. The couple had a son, William David Powell. They divorced in 1930. Powell's son became
William_Powell
British diplomat and businessman
Charles David Powell, Baron Powell of Bayswater, KCMG (/poʊl/, pronounced 'pole'; born 6 July 1941) is a British diplomat and businessman who served as
Charles Powell, Baron Powell of Bayswater
Charles_Powell,_Baron_Powell_of_Bayswater
American soldier and conspirator (1844–1865)
assigned Powell the task to kill Seward. Co-conspirator David Herold was to guide Powell to Seward's home, then help him escape, but fled before Powell was
Lewis_Powell_(conspirator)
Indian physician and Miss World 1966 (born 1943)
Reita Faria Powell (née Faria; born 23 August 1943) is an Indian physician, former model and the winner of Miss World 1966 pageant. She is the first Indian
Reita_Faria
Welsh politician (born 1995)
2025, Powell was announced as Reform's candidate for the 2025 Caerphilly by-election, following the death of former MS Hefin David. Powell and David had
Llŷr_Powell
Scottish actor (1883–1925)
David Powell (December 17, 1883 – April 16, 1925) was a Scottish stage and later film actor of the silent era. He was born in Glasgow. In his twenties
David_Powell_(actor)
English rugby union player and coach
David Lewes "Piggy" Powell (born 17 May 1942) is a former England international rugby union player. He was capped eleven times by England as a prop between
David_Powell_(rugby_union)
1972 studio album / Live album by the Allman Brothers Band
become a classic rock radio staple. The album artwork was created by W. David Powell and J. F. Holmes at Wonder Graphics, and depicts the band's name on a
Eat_a_Peach
Australian table tennis player
David Powell (born 8 April 1991 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an Australian table tennis player. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the
David_Powell_(table_tennis)
American aerospace engineer and control systems textbook author
John David Powell, (known as J. David Powell or David Powell), is an American aerospace engineer and professor emeritus of aeronautics and astronautics
David Powell (aerospace engineer)
David_Powell_(aerospace_engineer)
Applied mathematician (1936–2015)
Michael James David Powell FRS FAA (29 July 1936 – 19 April 2015) was a British mathematician, who worked in the Department of Applied Mathematics and
Michael_J._D._Powell
English footballer (born 1976)
Darren David Powell (born 10 March 1976) is an English football manager and former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is the Under-21s
Darren_Powell
American physician
David Franklin Powell, also known as D. Frank Powell and White Beaver (May 25, 1847 – May 7, 1906) was a pharmacist, physician, field surgeon, maker of
David_Franklin_Powell
American actress (1919–1997)
alongside Powell, and her stepson, William David Powell. Lewis was an active supporter of women's golf and the LPGA. The LPGA's William and Mousie Powell Award
Diana_Lewis
American actress
married to actor William Powell. They had a son, William David Powell, who became a television writer and producer. The Powells separated soon after their
Eileen_Wilson_Powell
American financier (born 1953)
Jerome Hayden "Jay" Powell (born February 4, 1953) is an American central banker and attorney who served as the 16th chair of the Federal Reserve from
Jerome_Powell
American actor (born 1988)
Glen Thomas Powell Jr. (born October 21, 1988) is an American actor. He began his career with small roles on television and in films including Spy Kids
Glen_Powell
Welsh footballer (1944–2023)
David Powell (15 October 1944 – 4 December 2023) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Wrexham, Sheffield United
David Powell (footballer, born 1944)
David_Powell_(footballer,_born_1944)
United States Army general and diplomat (1937–2021)
Colin Luther Powell (/ˈkoʊlɪn ˈpaʊəl/ KOH-lin POW-əl; (1937-04-05)April 5, 1937 – (2021-10-18)October 18, 2021) was an American Army general, diplomat
Colin_Powell
British politician (1912–1998)
John Enoch Powell (16 June 1912 – 8 February 1998) was a British politician, soldier, scholar and writer. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Wolverhampton
Enoch_Powell
Egyptian-American financial & political advisor (born 1973)
Dina Powell, also known as Dina Powell McCormick (née Habib, Arabic: دينا حبيب; born June 12, 1973), is an Egyptian-American financial executive, philanthropist
Dina_Powell
American businesswoman (born 1963)
Laurene Powell Jobs (née Powell; born November 6, 1963) is an American entrepreneur, business executive and philanthropist. She is the founder and president
Laurene_Powell_Jobs
US Supreme Court justice from 1972 to 1987
Lewis Franklin Powell Jr. (September 19, 1907 – August 25, 1998) was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court
Lewis_F._Powell_Jr.
English poet (1793–1864)
Mandelstam, Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2006, ISBN 0-253-34749-1. David Powell, First Publications of John Clare's Poems, John Clare Society of North
John_Clare
Barony in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
(1936–2019) Michael Baden-Powell, 4th Baron Baden-Powell (1940–2023) David Robert Baden-Powell, 5th Baron Baden-Powell (born 1971) The heir apparent is the current
Baron_Baden-Powell
British screenwriter
Violet E. Powell was a British screenwriter active during the 1920s and 1930s. She was married to actor David Powell. The Beautiful City (1925) Just Suppose
Violet_E._Powell
a trademark in the UK in 2008 and is in continuous use by the owner David Powell, not least on the cover of the most recent text book on the subject "Operations
Operations readiness and assurance
Operations_readiness_and_assurance
British civil servant and diplomat (born 1956)
world. In 2014, David Cameron appointed Powell to be the UK's special envoy to Libya. In 2024, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Powell as a special
Jonathan Powell (civil servant)
Jonathan_Powell_(civil_servant)
English clergyman and antiquary
David Thomas Powell (1772/73 – 9 June 1848) was an English clergyman and antiquary. Born in Tottenham, the son of Thomas Powell, an occasional poet, Powell
David_Thomas_Powell
Former professional footballer
David Robert Powell (born 24 September 1967) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made appearances in the English
David Powell (footballer, born 1967)
David_Powell_(footballer,_born_1967)
British soldier and founder of The Scout Association (1857–1941)
Lieutenant-General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (22 February 1857 – 8 January 1941), was a British Army officer, writer
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Robert_Baden-Powell,_1st_Baron_Baden-Powell
English footballer and manager
Colin David Powell (born 7 July 1948) is an English retired professional footballer, active during the 1970s and 1980s. He spent the bulk of his career
Colin_Powell_(footballer)
British actor
(1970), David Briggs in the sitcom The Detectives (1993–1997) with Jasper Carrott, and Mark Williams in the medical drama Holby City (2005–2011). Powell, with
Robert_Powell
British barrister and judge
Sir David Powell Croom-Johnson, DSC, VRD (28 November 1914 – 21 November 2000) was a British barrister and judge who served as a Lord Justice of Appeal
David_Croom-Johnson
American physicist (1929-2016)
Bibcode:1964PhRv..135..390F. doi:10.1103/PhysRev.135.A390. Finkelstein, David; Powell, James R. (1970). "Earthquake lightning". Nature. 228 (5273): 759–760
David_Finkelstein
Airport in Heidelberg, Gauteng
funds mainly collected from its members A medical helipad named "The David Powell Aeromedical Rescue Facility" has been added for medical evacuation and
Heidelberg_Airport
English film director (1905–1990)
in the documentary Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger, narrated by Scorsese. David Thomson writes "There is not a British director with
Michael_Powell
First wife of John Lennon (1939–2015)
Cynthia Lennon (née Powell; 10 September 1939 – 1 April 2015) was a British artist and author and the first wife of John Lennon. Born in Blackpool and
Cynthia_Lennon
British politician (born 1974)
Lucy Maria Powell (born 10 October 1974) is a British politician who is Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since October 2025, having previously been Leader
Lucy_Powell
American author (1973–2022)
Julie Anne Powell (née Foster; April 20, 1973 – October 26, 2022) was an American author known for her 2005 book Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes,
Julie_Powell
Mail. p. 19. Powell, David (25 May 1996). "Joan Collins of javelin aims for dramatic final episode of dynasty". The Times. p. 42. Powell, David (19 June 1990)
Tessa Sanderson on screen and stage
Tessa_Sanderson_on_screen_and_stage
Table tennis tournament
(Preliminary round) Gustavo Tsuboi (first round) Kanak Jha (Preliminary round) David Powell (Preliminary round) The preliminary group stage took place on 20 October
2017_ITTF_Men's_World_Cup
1922 film
film starred Elsie Ferguson (in her next to last silent) and David Powell. William Powell has a small supporting part in this which was his third film
Outcast_(1922_film)
Rhodesian-Australian insurance agent (1940–2023)
David Michael Baden-Powell, 4th Baron Baden-Powell (11 December 1940 – 3 July 2023) was a British AMP insurance sales agent and an active supporter of
Michael Baden-Powell, 4th Baron Baden-Powell
Michael_Baden-Powell,_4th_Baron_Baden-Powell
18th-century Welsh friar and writer
Dewi Nantbrân (real name David or Dewi Powell; died 1781) was a Welsh Friar Minor. He wrote the "Catechism Byrr o'r Athrawiaeth Ghristnogol" (London, 1764)
Dewi_Nantbrân
Cemetery in Cathedral City, California
(1887–1983), United States Congressman William Powell (1892–1984), actor and associate producer William David Powell (1925–1968), TV writer Marjorie Rambeau
Desert_Memorial_Park
2015 American film
My Name Is David, also known as Train Baby, is a 2015 American drama film produced by Keith Powell and Jonathan Whittaker, written by Howard Emanuel and
My_Name_Is_David
American actor (born 1979)
Keith Powell (born August 12, 1979) is an American television actor, writer, director, and web series creator, known for his role as James "Toofer" Spurlock
Keith_Powell
Slovak table tennis player (born 1994)
2020 Olympics in the same category he advanced to the third round past David Powell but lost in third round to Koki Niwa. "Senior Men's Singles". www.ittf
Wang_Yang_(table_tennis)
1919 film by Chester Withey
based upon a novel of the same name by Maurice Leblanc. The film stars David Powell, Marguerite Courtot, Templar Saxe, Myrtle Stedman, Joseph Herbert, Charles
The_Teeth_of_the_Tiger_(film)
British rock drummer (1947–1998)
Cozy Powell (born Colin Trevor Flooks; 29 December 1947 – 5 April 1998) was an English drummer who made his name with major rock bands and artists such
Cozy_Powell
English mathematician and priest
at Mildenhall in Suffolk. Baden Powell's eleventh great-grandfather, David Powell (1725–1810) of Homerton, Middlesex, a second son, migrated to the City
Baden_Powell_(mathematician)
Surname list
(disambiguation) Chris Powell (disambiguation) Colin Powell (disambiguation) Craig Powell (disambiguation) David Powell (disambiguation) Doug Powell (disambiguation)
Powell_(surname)
Former Baptist-affiliated college in the U.S. state of West Virginia
to Jesse H. Cather, the president of the college's stockholders, and David Powell, the secretary, to convene a meeting for the purpose of electing the
West_Virginia_College
Literary work that is central to a nation's identity
Imaginary in Medieval and Early Modern Europe, Alan Shepard, Stephen David Powell eds., published by the Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies
National_epic
1915 film by James Kirkwood
The film stars John Mason, Hazel Dawn, Russell Bassett, Helen Weir, David Powell and William J. Ferguson. The film was released on September 30, 1915
The_Fatal_Card
Topics referred to by the same term
coach Robert Muldoon (1921–1992), 31st Prime Minister of New Zealand David Powell (rugby union) (born 1942), former England international rugby union player
Piggy
British filmmaking duo
The British film-making partnership of Michael Powell (1905–1990) and Emeric Pressburger (1902–1988)—together often known as The Archers, the name of their
Powell_and_Pressburger
American actor (1904–1963)
Richard Ewing Powell (November 14, 1904 – January 2, 1963) was an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and studio head. Though he came
Dick_Powell
Rugby union competition squads
David Duckham Keith Fairbrother Peter Glover Charlie Hannaford Bob Hiller Jeremy Janion Peter Larter Tony Neary Barry Ninnes Jacko Page David Powell John
1971 Five Nations Championship squads
1971_Five_Nations_Championship_squads
American pastor and politician (1908–1972)
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New
Adam_Clayton_Powell_Jr.
Term in control theory
respective transfer functions) are added to the system. Franklin, Gene F.; J. David Powell; Abbas Emami-Naeini (2002). Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems (4 ed
Plant_(control_theory)
2025 film by Edgar Wright
the 1982 novel by Stephen King, following the 1987 film. It stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a competitor on a lethal reality television show. The cast
The_Running_Man_(2025_film)
1968 speech by the British politician Enoch Powell
British politician Enoch Powell on 20 April 1968 to a meeting of the Conservative Political Centre in Birmingham. In it Powell, who was then Shadow Secretary
Rivers_of_Blood_speech
Prison in Florida, United States
charged with multiple felonies for ordering a Taylor inmate, David Powell, to be killed. Powell, who had threatened to expose the officers' lucrative smuggling
Taylor Correctional Institution
Taylor_Correctional_Institution
British admiral
Rear-Admiral David Powell Price (1790 – 31 August 1854) was a Royal Navy officer of the 19th century, who served as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific from 1853
David Price (Royal Navy officer)
David_Price_(Royal_Navy_officer)
1924 film
silent drama film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Doris Kenyon, David Powell, and Dolores Cassinelli. A fast living society girl is engaged to be
Lend Me Your Husband (1924 film)
Lend_Me_Your_Husband_(1924_film)
1924 silent film
starring Kenneth Harlan, Jane Novak and David Powell. Kenneth Harlan as Rufus Asher Jane Novak as Barbara Wier David Powell as Edmund Hyde Faire Binney as Linda
The_Man_Without_a_Heart
Former county in Nevada, US
commissioners. The commissioners appointed were chairman Mike Melner of Reno and David Powell and Dorothy Eisenberg of Las Vegas. In the legislature's haste to get
Bullfrog_County,_Nevada
1920 film by George Fitzmaurice
costume drama directed by George Fitzmaurice, starring Mae Murray and David Powell, and released by Paramount Pictures. Art direction for the film was done
On_with_the_Dance_(film)
1917 film by John B. O'Brien
silent drama film directed by John B. O'Brien and starring Olive Tell and David Powell. Distributed by the Mutual Film Company, it is based on the 1903 Broadway
The_Unforeseen_(film)
1924 film
melodrama film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Pauline Garon, David Powell, and Harrison Ford. It was released on March 1, 1924. Sally Whipple is
The_Average_Woman
American actress (1929–2021)
Jane Powell (born Suzanne Lorraine Burce; April 1, 1929 – September 16, 2021) was an American actress, singer, and dancer who appeared in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Jane_Powell
1920 film
David Powell. Location shooting for the film was carried out in Miami, Florida doubling for the South Seas. Mae Murray - Faith Merrill David Powell -
Idols_of_Clay
1923 film by Irvin Willat
written by Jack Bechdolt and Paul Dickey. The film stars Dorothy Dalton, David Powell, Martha Mansfield, Maurice Costello, Jack Richardson, Ella Miller, and
Fog_Bound
Topics referred to by the same term
William Powell (1892–1984) was an American actor. William, Willie, Bill or Billy Powell may also refer to: William Powell (gridiron football) (born 1988)
William Powell (disambiguation)
William_Powell_(disambiguation)
British barrister, judge and Conservative Member of Parliament
Sir Reginald Powell Croom-Johnson (27 July 1879 – 29 December 1957) was a British barrister, judge, and Conservative Member of Parliament for Bridgwater
Reginald_Croom-Johnson
1920 film by Hugh Ford
Daughter is a 1920 American silent drama film starring Elsie Ferguson and David Powell with directing being from Hugh Ford. It was produced by Famous Players–Lasky
Lady_Rose's_Daughter
Genus of ribbon worms
Örsted, 1843". GBIF. Retrieved 4 July 2021. Turner, Andrew D.; Fenwick, David; Powell, Andy; Dhanji-Rapkova, Monika; Ford, Charlotte; Hatfield, Robert G.;
Cephalothrix
1922 film
Boyle and Albert S. Le Vino. The Boston Blackie film stars Alice Brady, David Powell, Frank Losee, Riley Hatch, John B. Cooke, William B. Mack, and George
Missing_Millions
Reservoir in Utah and Arizona, United States
Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona, United States. It is a major vacation destination visited by approximately two million
Lake_Powell
Horror podcast
horror podcast created by Daniel Powell and Marc Sollinger. Presented as found footage, it follows Dan (voiced by Powell), an archivist tasked with restoring
Archive_81_(podcast)
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
1972 studio album by James Gang
engineering, remixing Cover artwork Jim Flournoy Holmes – cover artwork David Powell – cover artwork "James Gang – Straight Shooter (1972, Vinyl)". Discogs
Straight Shooter (James Gang album)
Straight_Shooter_(James_Gang_album)
2016 film score by John Powell and David Buckley
The score was composed by John Powell and David Buckley and released through Back Lot Music on July 29, 2016. John Powell who composed the original Bourne
Jason_Bourne_(soundtrack)
1983 studio album by Psychic TV
Ilbert – oboe, English horn Andy Calard – trumpet Bill Stokes – trumpet David Powell – tuba Technical Ken Thomas – production Mike King – engineer Dreams
Dreams_Less_Sweet
English mariner and paramilitary Native Police officer
Walter David Taylor Powell (25 March 1831 – 23 December 1906) was an English mariner and paramilitary Native Police officer in the British colonies of
Walter_David_Taylor_Powell
Former First Lady of Arkansas
to Judsonia, Arkansas, and Searcy. They had two children, David Powell III and Tammy Powell. The couple divorced and Beebe met Mike Beebe, an attorney
Ginger_Beebe
David Powell (4 July 2014). "Conwy: Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Priestley defects to Labour". Daily Post. Retrieved 9 January 2017. David Powell
2017_Welsh_local_elections
1918 film
silent drama film directed by John S. Robertson and starring Alice Brady, David Powell and Crauford Kent. Louise and Trixie Thorley are twins, one is kind-hearted
The_Better_Half_(film)
Federal investigation in the United States
into Jerome H. Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, concerning the renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters and whether Powell made false or
Federal investigation into Jerome Powell
Federal_investigation_into_Jerome_Powell
1925 film
drama film directed by Whitman Bennett and starring Patsy Ruth Miller, David Powell, and Lawford Davidson. As described in a film magazine review, Margaret
Back_to_Life_(1925_film)
American baseball pitcher (1940-1985)
Grover David Powell (October 10, 1940 – May 21, 1985) was an American baseball player, a pitcher who appeared in 20 Major League games for the New York
Grover_Powell
Welsh-born Australian author (1934–2016)
He had five children – journalist Sian Powell, David Powell, Tom Powell, Ben Powell, and Roo Powell. Powell died on 16 September 2016 in Darlinghurst
Gareth_Powell
1921 British film by Donald Crisp
Alfred Hitchcock is credited as a title designer. It is a lost film. David Powell as Herbert Seaton Mary Glynne as Kitty Mitchell Langhorn Burton as Sir
Appearances_(film)
American lawyer and conspiracy theorist (born 1955)
Sidney Katherine Powell (born May 1, 1955) is an American attorney and former federal prosecutor. In August 2023, she was indicted along with Donald Trump
Sidney_Powell
2017 Welsh local election
his seat back from the Conservatives at a by-election in July 2013. David Powell (5 May 2017). "Local election results: Conwy sees no party win overall
2017 Conwy County Borough Council election
2017_Conwy_County_Borough_Council_election
2003 diplomatic speech
On February 5, 2003, the Secretary of State of the United States Colin Powell gave a PowerPoint presentation to the United Nations Security Council asserting
Colin Powell's presentation to the United Nations Security Council
Colin_Powell's_presentation_to_the_United_Nations_Security_Council
DAVID POWELL
DAVID POWELL
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
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
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
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie 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
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
DAVID POWELL
DAVID POWELL
Girl/Female
Biblical
In the press, giving meat.
Boy/Male
Latin
He who loves God. Famous Bearer: late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of the Opener of the Gates of Sustenance
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Intelligent
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Made of Silver
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, Indian
From the Heather Covered Hill; Child of the Heather-filled Valley
Girl/Female
Russian American
Name in honour of an early Christian martyr.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Variant of Ma'sum; Infallible; Innocent
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
The Divine Light Within
Girl/Female
Hindu
Thirst
DAVID POWELL
DAVID POWELL
DAVID POWELL
DAVID POWELL
DAVID POWELL
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 writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
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 hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
a.
Avid.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
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.
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.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Timid; fearful.
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.