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David Wiley may refer to: David Wiley (mayor) (1768–1812), mayor of Georgetown, District of Columbia David A. Wiley, academic at Brigham Young University
David_Wiley
David A. Wiley, an American academic, entrepreneur, and writer, is an associate professor in the Department of Marketing, MIS, and Entrepreneurship at
David_A._Wiley
American multinational publishing company
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., commonly known as Wiley (/ˈwaɪli/), is an American multinational publishing company which focuses on academic publishing and
Wiley_(publisher)
Mayor of Georgetown, District of Columbia, United States
David Wiley (1768 – October 14, 1812) was an American surveyor, politician, writer, scientist, and Presbyterian minister who served as postmaster and
David_Wiley_(mayor)
American actor (1928–2010)
David Waterman Wiley (August 27, 1928 – July 17, 2010) was an American actor, theatre director, and professor associated with several theatre groups and
David_Wiley_(actor)
Free licensed works in any field
2024. Wiley, David (1998). "Open Content". OpenContent.org. Archived from the original on 28 January 1999. Retrieved 17 April 2012. Wiley, David. "Open
Free_content
American cartoonist
David Wiley Miller (born April 15, 1951) is an American cartoonist whose work is characterized by wry wit and trenchant social satire, is best known for
Wiley_Miller
American artist (born 1977)
Kehinde Wiley (born February 28, 1977) is an American portrait painter based in New York City. He is known for his naturalistic paintings of Black subjects
Kehinde_Wiley
American academic
David Wiley Mullins (born August 11, 1906 in Ash Flat, Arkansas, died September 22, 1987) was an American academic. He was the president of University
David_Wiley_Mullins
American politician (died 1885)
David W. Wiley (died October 24, 1885) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing
David Wiley (Maryland politician)
David_Wiley_(Maryland_politician)
American basketball player (born 1966)
Morlon David Wiley (born September 24, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player and former assistant coach for the National Basketball
Morlon_Wiley
Surname list
pen name of American newspaper cartoonist David Wiley Miller Wiley Nickel (born 1975), American politician Wiley Post (1898–1935), American aviator, the
Wiley_(name)
American economist and government official (1946–2018)
David Wiley Mullins Jr. (April 28, 1946 – February 26, 2018) was an American economist who served as the 14th vice chairman of the Federal Reserve from
David_W._Mullins_Jr.
British film director
national competition. In 2021, Ben Hopkins wrote a novel called Cathedral. David Wiley in a review on the Rain Taxi, writes that Hopkins as a screenwriter and
Ben_Hopkins
American politician
Sean David Wiley (born March 16, 1971) is a Pennsylvania Democratic politician who served as the State Senator for the 49th district from 2013 to 2016
Sean_Wiley
E-learning platform
York, London, Brisbane, Australia and Leiden, The Netherlands. David Blake, David Wiley, and Eric Sharp founded Degreed in March 2012. In November 2012
Degreed
under President Bill Clinton Doug McMillon – current CEO of Walmart David Wiley Mullins, BA 1931 – served as president of the University of Arkansas
List of University of Arkansas people
List_of_University_of_Arkansas_people
Organization designing open copyright licenses
successor of the Open Content Project, a 1998 precursor project by David A. Wiley. Wiley subsequently joined Creative Commons as its director. The licenses
Creative_Commons
Symphony orchestra in Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Morrissey 1975–1986 Jack Moehlenkamp 1986–1995 Victoria Bond 1996–Present David S. Wiley 1953 Jim Glazebrook 2004–Present Akemi Takayama The Roanoke Youth Symphony
Roanoke_Symphony_Orchestra
American geneticist (born 1974)
contributions to science in 2015. He received the Dan David Prize in 2017, the NAS Award in Molecular Biology, the Wiley Prize, and the Darwin–Wallace Medal in 2019
David_Reich_(geneticist)
Open learning resource
activities/permissions mentioned in the definitions above were proposed by David Wiley, and include: Retain – the right to make, own, and control copies of
Open_educational_resources
1989 film by Brian Yuzna
Jason Jason Williams as Jason's Friend Pamela Matheson as Mrs. Carlyn David Wiley as Judge Carter Author Jon Towlson identifies political themes imported
Society_(film)
American architect
David Wiley Anderson (August 20, 1864 in Louisa, Virginia – April 7, 1940 in Scottsville, Virginia) was an American architect based in Richmond, Virginia
D._Wiley_Anderson
American punk rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, US
then-burgeoning L.A. punk scene. The Consumers formed in Phoenix in 1977, with David Wiley on vocals, Paul Cutler and Greg Jones on guitar, Mikey Borens on bass
The_Consumers
Public university system in Arkansas
appropriation from the state Legislature. University of Arkansas President David Wiley Mullins, along with the Board of Trustees, brokered a series of mergers
University_of_Arkansas_System
Topics referred to by the same term
and songwriter David Wiley Miller (born 1951), American cartoonist David Miller, pseudonym David Shankbone, American photojournalist David Miller (editor)
David_Miller
Project to define free content
The Open Content Project by David A. Wiley in 1998 was a predecessor project which defined open content. In 2003, Wiley joined the Creative Commons as
Definition of Free Cultural Works
Definition_of_Free_Cultural_Works
British rapper (born 1979)
better known by his stage name Wiley (formerly Wiley Kat), is a British grime MC and producer from Bow, London. Wiley is often labelled the "Godfather
Wiley_(musician)
Research library at the University of Arkansas
Biochemistry Library, and the Physics Library. Named for University President David Wiley Mullins, Mullins Library was built in 1968 to replace Vol Walker Hall
David_W._Mullins_Library
Private historically black college in Marshall, Texas
Wiley University (formerly Wiley College) is a private historically black college in Marshall, Texas. Founded in 1873 by the Methodist Episcopal Church's
Wiley_University
American lawyer and mayoral candidate (born 1964)
Maya D. Wiley (born January 2, 1964) is an American lawyer, professor, and civil rights activist. She has served as president and CEO of the Leadership
Maya_Wiley
Painting by Kehinde Wiley
Wiley in 2005. It is based on Jacques-Louis David’s 1801 equestrian portrait, Napoleon Crossing the Alps. This painting was chosen by a man who Wiley
Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps
Napoleon_Leading_the_Army_over_the_Alps
Biblical figure and Israelite monarch
David (/ˈdeɪ.vɪd/; Biblical Hebrew: דָּוִד, romanized: Dāwīḏ, "beloved one") was, originally, leader of the Tribe of Judah who became the second king
David
American film director
starring David Carradine and Eva Mendes, Blackwater Valley Exorcism and Brutal, starring Jeffrey Combs, Michael Berryman and Sarah Thompson. In 2006, Wiley formed
Ethan_Wiley
Type of autopilot system
Aviation History Magazine Online. Retrieved 4 December 2011. Onkst, David. "Wiley Post". U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission. Archived from the original
Gyroscopic_autopilot
1984 American film
Kathy Radcliffe Wil Wheaton as Jeff Radcliffe Lillian Adams as Estelle David Wiley as Dr. Simpkins Tom Preston as Highway Patrol Officer Robert Michaels
Hambone_and_Hillie
American conductor
David Stewart Wiley (born 1966 in Princeton, NJ) is the Conductor of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and was the Conductor and music director of the Long
David_S._Wiley_(conductor)
Association of scholars
Joseph 2023 Kenneth Harrow 2024 Paul Lovejoy 2024 Ousmane Kane 2025 David Wiley 2025 Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja The Bethwell A. Ogot Book Prize of the
African_Studies_Association
2nd episode of the 1st season of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
film told the story of jazz singer Lee Wiley. Piper Laurie played the role of Wiley. It was written by David Rayfiel and directed by Sidney Pollack.
Something_About_Lee_Wiley
The Curse of Company are a Sydney based indie rock band formed by David "Wiley" Rennick from the internationally celebrated Australian band Dappled Cities
The_Curse_of_Company
South African activist (1944–2020)
2012. [1] "Overcoming Apartheid" Nchaupe Aubrey Mokoape interviewed by David Wiley 10 November 2006 Durban, South Africa. "The Sharpeville Massacre: Its
Aubrey_Mokoape
English actor, comedian and writer (1929–2005)
his written material after 1968 he adopted pseudonyms (including "Gerald Wiley") to avoid pre-judgment of his writing talent. He won a BAFTA for best light
Ronnie_Barker
Clade of fishes
(1996), Discovering fossil fishes, Henry Holt & Company Johnson, G. David; Wiley, E.O. (2007), "Acanthomorpha", Tree of Life Web Project, retrieved October
Acanthomorpha
American musician, singer and songwriter (1908–1950)
Geeshie Wiley was an American country blues singer and guitar player who recorded six songs for Paramount Records, issued on three records in April 1930
Geeshie_Wiley
College campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
several special archives related to Arkansas history. It is named after David Wiley Mullins, who was the president of the university from 1960 to 1974 (its
Campus of the University of Arkansas
Campus_of_the_University_of_Arkansas
Australian singer-songwriter (born 1983)
David Wiley Rennick (born 8 January 1983) is an Australian singer-songwriter. Rennick is the co-front man and songwriter for indie rock band Dappled Cities
Dave_Rennick
Composition by Camille Saint-Saëns
(Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra). CD DUX 2003 Zuill Bailey (Cello) and David Wiley (Roanoke Symphony Orchestra) & Cello Concerto n°1. CD Delos International
Cello Concerto No. 2 (Saint-Saëns)
Cello_Concerto_No._2_(Saint-Saëns)
American actor (born 1971)
Save the World Again". The New York Times. Retrieved June 2, 2025. "Noah Wiley Back in the 'ER'". November 13, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2025. Antani, Jay
Noah_Wyle
Former orchestra in Melville, New York
Founding Director, 1979 – 1989 Marin Alsop, 1990 – 1995 David Lockington, 1996 – 2000 David Wiley, 2001–2016 Recognized by New York State as a Primary Arts
Long_Island_Philharmonic
American journalist
Details. He co-founded Browbeat, first American xerox-punk fanzine, with David Wiley in early summer 1977. He managed The Consumers (1977), an obscure but
Bart_Bull
Social movement concerning creative works
1998 Creative Commons precursor by David A. Wiley, announced the Creative Commons as successor project and Wiley joined as director. In 2005/2006 within
Free-culture_movement
American sociologist
David S. Wiley (born 1935) is professor of sociology at Michigan State University (MSU). Wiley worked on race relations in Zimbabwe 1961-63 and then conducted
David_S._Wiley_(sociologist)
American politician
Jeffrey Wiley is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 81st district. A member of the Republican
Jeffrey_Wiley
American physician and Food and Drugs Commissioner (1844–1930)
Harvey Washington Wiley (October 18, 1844 – June 30, 1930) was an American physician and chemist who advocated successfully for the passage of the landmark
Harvey_Washington_Wiley
English presenter and poker player (born 1972)
questions for Only Connect under the pseudonym "Geri Wiley", a nod to Ronnie Barker's "Gerald Wiley". In 2007, following the death of her father, having
Victoria_Coren_Mitchell
Jewish cultural and religious symbol
"Dmitriy "STAR OF DAVID" Salita in Main Event". Hardcoreboxing.net. Retrieved February 17, 2011. Football: a sociology of the global game. Wiley-Blackwell. 1999
Star_of_David
Topics referred to by the same term
David or Dave Mullins may refer to: David Wiley Mullins (1906–1987), American academic David W. Mullins Jr. (1946–2018), American economist, former Federal
David_Mullins
Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist (1711–1776)
Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-32731-3. OCLC 960722703. David Bostock, Philosophy of Mathematics: An Introduction, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009, p. 43: "All of Descartes,
David_Hume
Renaissance statue in Florence, Italy
David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo. With a height of 5.17 metres (17 ft 0 in)
David_(Michelangelo)
1990 American TV series or program
May 28, 1990. Anson Downes, Teresa Ganzel, Don Lake, Julie Fulton and David Wiley made up the supporting cast of various characters in the sketches, while
The_Dave_Thomas_Comedy_Show
American character actor
Publishers. ISBN 9781557832528. Odell, Coline (21 October 2010). David Lynch. Oldcastle Books. p. 85. ISBN 9781842433829. Wiley Harker at IMDb Obituary v t e
Wiley_Harker
American politician (1884–1967)
Alexander Wiley (May 26, 1884 – October 26, 1967) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He served four terms
Alexander_Wiley
American aviation entrepreneur (born 1959)
David Neeleman Beats the Competition... Even in the World's Most Turbulent Industry. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781118040164 – via Google Books. "David
David_Neeleman
American middle-distance runner
"Addy" Wiley (born October 24, 2003) is an American professional middle- and long-distance runner and the American Record Holder in the 1000m. Wiley is an
Addison_Wiley
American politician
for Scholars Listen to a 73 min audio interview with Howard Wolpe by David Wiley on his career in the Congress concerning the House Africa Subcommittee
Howard_Wolpe
list of artworks by the American artist Kehinde Wiley (born 1977). "Passing/Posing". Kenhinde Wiley. Archived from the original on 2021-01-03. Retrieved
List of works by Kehinde Wiley
List_of_works_by_Kehinde_Wiley
Prime Minister of Israel (1948–1953; 1955–1963)
David Ben-Gurion (/bɛn ˈɡʊəriən/ ben GOOR-ee-ən; Hebrew: דָּוִד בֶּן־גּוּרִיּוֹן [daˈvid ben ɡuʁˈjon] ; born David Grün; 16 October 1886 – 1 December 1973)
David_Ben-Gurion
Topics referred to by the same term
1932), British reporter for the BBC David Willey (physicist) (born 1947), physicist and entertainer David Wiley (disambiguation) This disambiguation
David_Willey
2018 film by Anthony Mandler
film directed by Anthony Mandler, from a screenplay by Radha Blank, Cole Wiley, and Janece Shaffer, based on the novel of the same name by Walter Dean
Monster_(2018_film)
2010 single by Roll Deep
Wiley, Breeze, Brazen and Scratchy. The song was produced by Takeover Entertainment producer David Dawood and the chorus topline was written by David
Good_Times_(Roll_Deep_song)
University and David W. Scott, Noah Harding Professor of Statistics at Rice University. The journal is indexed in Compendex and Scopus. "Wiley Online Library"
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Computational Statistics
Wiley_Interdisciplinary_Reviews:_Computational_Statistics
American actor (born 1979)
David Howard Thornton (born November 30, 1979) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Art the Clown in the Terrifier film series. He has
David_Howard_Thornton
Penetrative sexual activity for reproduction or sexual pleasure
Lerner; Laurence Steinberg (2004). Handbook of Adolescent Psychology. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 193–196. ISBN 978-0-471-69044-3. Retrieved April 29, 2013. When
Sexual_intercourse
1849–1850 novel by Charles Dickens
Paroissien, David (ed.). A Companion to Charles Dickens. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-69190-8. Sanders, Andrew (1997). Introduction. David Copperfield
David_Copperfield
2007 film by Denzel Washington
Legacy by Tony Scherman. The film follows the trials and tribulations of the Wiley College debate team in 1935 Texas. It stars Washington, Forest Whitaker
The_Great_Debaters
American artist (1937–2021)
William Thomas Wiley (October 21, 1937 – April 25, 2021) was an American artist. His work spanned a broad range of media including drawing, painting,
William_T._Wiley
1953 film by Lewis Seiler
Weldon as Felice Stuart Robert Arthur as Rex Merrick Paul Picerni as David Wiley Don Beddoe as Jerry Allen Jerome Cowan as Barry X. Brady Dan Seymour
The_System_(1953_film)
Biological kingdom
and crystallization processes: from fundamentals to applications. John Wiley & Sons. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-470-06153-4. Becker, Wayne M. (1991). The world
Animal
people David Wiley (disambiguation), multiple people David Wilkie (disambiguation), multiple people David Wilkins (disambiguation), multiple people David Willey
List of people with given name David
List_of_people_with_given_name_David
German-born theoretical physicist (1879–1955)
New York: John Wiley. ISBN 978-0471114598. Brian, Denis (2005). The Unexpected Einstein: The Real Man Behind the Icon. New York: John Wiley. ISBN 978-0471718406
Albert_Einstein
American politician and frontiersman (1786–1836)
David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American politician, militia officer and frontiersman. Often referred to in popular culture as
Davy_Crockett
American musical duo
Wiley & Sons. p. 96. ISBN 978-0-470-43363-8. Marc Eliot (2010). Paul Simon: A Life. John Wiley & Sons. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-470-43363-8. Browne, David (2012)
Simon_&_Garfunkel
US Supreme Court justice from 1943 to 1949
Wiley Blount Rutledge Jr. (July 20, 1894 – September 10, 1949) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United
Wiley_Rutledge
American rapper and minister
Stephen Wiley (born 1958) is an American rapper and minister, who is often credited as the first artist to release a Christian rap album. Wiley was born
Stephen_Wiley
American herpetologist
Grace Olive Wiley (February 18, 1883 – July 20, 1948) was an American herpetologist best known for her work with venomous snakes. She died of a snakebite
Grace_Olive_Wiley
American investor and business magnate (1929–2019)
Market Returns (John Wiley & Sons, 2007), ISBN 978-0-470-10210-7 Enough : True Measures of Money, Business, and Life (John Wiley & Sons, 2008), ISBN 978-0-470-39851-7
John_C._Bogle
Theologian from the United States of America
Henry Orton Wiley (11 November 1877 – 22 August 1961) was a Christian theologian primarily associated with the followers of John Wesley who are part of
Henry_Orton_Wiley
American biochemist and computational biologist (born 1962)
Prize (2002), the Sackler International Prize in Biophysics (2008), the Wiley Prize (2022) and the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the
David_Baker_(biochemist)
Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981)
Toynbee, Jason (8 May 2013). Bob Marley: Herald of a Postcolonial World. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 1969–. ISBN 978-0-7456-5737-0. Archived from the original on
Bob_Marley
American singer (1941–1991)
Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. pp. 85–95. ISBN 978-0-470-26117-0. Noriyuki, Duane (May 26, 1988). "Low notes for David Ruffin". soulbot.com. Archived
David_Ruffin
American award in biology and medicine
The Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences is intended to recognize breakthrough research in pure or applied life science research that is distinguished by
Wiley_Prize
American politician (born 1975)
George Wilmarth "Wiley" Nickel III (born November 23, 1975) is an American attorney and Democratic politician who served as the U.S. representative for
Wiley_Nickel
American actor (1958–2002)
was an American actor who played Nick Reardon in Melrose Place, and as Wiley Farrell in Air America. Scott Plank was born in Washington, D.C., on November
Scott_Plank
Scottish footballer and manager (born 1963)
David William Moyes (born 25 April 1963) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player, who is the manager of Premier League club Everton
David_Moyes
American politician
related to Aquila Wiley. Aquila Wiley (February 20, 1835 – June 5, 1910) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War. Aquila Wiley was born in Mechanicsburg
Aquila_Wiley
1930 blues song by Geeshie Wiley
Words", is a 1930 blues song, written by Geeshie Wiley, and performed and recorded by Geeshie Wiley and Elvie Thomas. It was released on the Paramount
Last_Kind_Words_Blues
Structured form of play
The Guide to Computer Simulations and Games. John Wiley & Sons. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-118-00923-9. David, Bonilla Carranza; Pérez, Negrón, Adriana Peña; Marco
Game
American technology entrepreneur (born 1966)
Business. ISBN 0062871331 Horowitz lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Felicia Wiley Horowitz. They married in 1988 and have three children. In July 2024, Horowitz
Ben_Horowitz
American investor and philanthropist (born 1930)
Principles and Practical Methods Used by the World's Greatest Investor. John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 978-0-471-46511-9. John P. Reese, "The Guru Investor: How
Warren_Buffett
Israel Gollancz Prize (for English literature scholarship) Wiley Prize in Economics Wiley Prize in Psychology The Brian Barry Prize in Political Science
Awards_of_the_British_Academy
DAVID WILEY
DAVID WILEY
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
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine 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
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
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."
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
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
DAVID WILEY
DAVID WILEY
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Protected of the Beneficent
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
King of the Gods
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish, Latin
Mild; Soft; Silky
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
King; Morality; Superior; Romantic Morality
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, German, Greek, Swedish
Heavenly; Moon
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical, German, Hebrew, Portuguese
Divided; Breach; Breakthrough
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Light of Truth
Girl/Female
Indian
Glow, Luster, Shine
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowash, YEHOASH means "given by the Lord" or "whom Jehovah gave."Â
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Lord Vishnu
DAVID WILEY
DAVID WILEY
DAVID WILEY
DAVID WILEY
DAVID WILEY
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.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.
a.
Avid.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
a.
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.
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.