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David Willson may refer to: David Willson (Quaker) (1778–1866), religious leader and mystic David Harris Willson (1901–1973), American historian and professor
David_Willson
American composer, conductor, musical arranger, and bandleader (1902–1984)
Academy Awards for film scores. Willson was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Rosalie Reiniger Willson and John David Willson. He had a brother two years his
Meredith_Willson
David Willson (1778–1866) was a religious and political leader who founded the Quaker sect known as, 'The Children of Peace' or 'Davidites,' based at
David_Willson_(Quaker)
British television presenter (1957–2025)
Quentin Mcdonald Willson[better source needed] (23 July 1957 – 8 November 2025) was an English television presenter and producer, motoring journalist
Quentin_Willson
(1812–1889) was an Upper Canadian Quaker sect under the leadership of David Willson, known also as 'Davidites', who separated during the War of 1812 from
The_Children_of_Peace
Political party in Canada
the Children of Peace, including the leader of the Children of Peace, David Willson. The group also included Randal Wixson, the editor of the Colonial Advocate
Reform movement (Upper Canada)
Reform_movement_(Upper_Canada)
Name list
politician David Willson (1778–1866), religious leader and mystic David Harris Willson (1901–1973), American historian and professor Diddie Willson (1911–1961)
Willson_(name)
2001 American film
Shilton Written by Geri Cudia Barger Gilbert M. Shilton Produced by David Willson Starring Amanda Tapping Adrian Paul Malcolm McDowell Cinematography
The_Void_(2001_film)
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William Gore Willson (1882–1953), Canadian politician William David Willson (1865–1932), political figure in British Columbia Robert William Willson, English
William_Willson
American talent agent (1911–1978)
Henry Leroy Willson (July 31, 1911 – November 2, 1978) was an American Hollywood talent agent who played a large role in developing the beefcake craze
Henry_Willson
Canadian politician
William David Willson (April 27, 1865 – March 4, 1932) was a political figure in British Columbia. He represented Rossland from 1916 until his retirement
William_David_Willson
Town in Ontario, Canada
between 1825 and 1831 by the "Children of Peace", a Quaker sect led by David Willson, on whose property it was built. Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park is a
East_Gwillimbury
King of Scotland from 1567 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603
Lockyer 1998, p. 179 Willson 1963, p. 321. James quoted by Willson 1963, p. 131: "Kings are called gods by the prophetical King David because they sit upon
James_VI_and_I
Canadian actor (1941–2021)
Charles James David Fox CM (March 24, 1941 – November 13, 2021), known professionally as David Fox, was a Canadian actor. Fox was born in Swastika, Ontario
David_Fox_(actor)
Sharon's history museum
a sect led by former Quaker David Willson on whose property it was built. Other restored buildings include David Willson's Study, which is a smaller building
Sharon_Temple
Wife of William Randolph Hearst (1882–1974)
Millicent Veronica Hearst (née Willson; July 16, 1882 – December 5, 1974) was the wife of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Willson was a vaudeville performer
Millicent_Hearst
British possession in North America (1841–1867)
Louis LaFontaine, the leader of the French reformers, were foiled by David Willson, the leader of the Children of Peace, who convinced the electors of
Province_of_Canada
American historian (1901–1973)
David Harris Willson (May 18, 1901 – December 11, 1973) was an American historian and professor who specialized in the history of 17th-century England
David_Harris_Willson
Unincorporated municipality in Home District, Upper Canada
been ultimately ineffective. At an emergency meeting of Reformers, David Willson, leader of the Children of Peace, proposed extending the nomination
York,_Upper_Canada
American superhero television series (2001–2011)
Dramatic Series for his work on the fourth-season episode "Spirit" and David Willson won Best Production Design in a Dramatic Series for "Sacred". Smallville's
Smallville
American screenwriter
stories. Willson was born in Estherville, Iowa to John David Willson, a lawyer, and Rosalie Willson née Reiniger, a primary school teacher and piano tutor
Dixie_Willson
Queen of Scotland (1589–1619); Queen of England and Ireland (1603–1619)
David Moysie's account, quoted by Stewart (2003), p. 112 and Williams (1970), p. 20 McManus (2002), pp. 65–66. Willson (1963), pp. 90–91. Willson (1963)
Anne_of_Denmark
Season of television series
constructed at an active sewage treatment facility in the Vancouver area. David Willson built the LuthorCorp labs inside the facility's hallways. Because of
Smallville_season_3
district attorney for the 4th judicial district (2021–present) David Willson, attorney Connor Pennington Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters
2026 Colorado Attorney General election
2026_Colorado_Attorney_General_election
Season of television series
designer David Willson has to build entire sets, or props for sets, from scratch instead of finding an available alternative. For "Witness", Willson found
Smallville_season_2
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of the Ontario Securities Commission David Wilson (U.S. Army general), United States Army general David Willson (disambiguation) Wilson (name) This disambiguation
David_Wilson
Co-Premier of Province of Canada (1842–1843; 1848–1851)
outside Montreal. To ensure LaFontaine a seat, Baldwin proposed to David Willson, leader of the Children of Peace, that they nominate LaFontaine for
Robert_Baldwin
American actor (1922–1996)
physique caught the eye of Henry Willson, the head of talent at David O. Selznick's newly formed Vanguard Pictures. Willson was widely known for his stable
Guy_Madison
people David Wills (disambiguation), multiple people David Willson (disambiguation), multiple people David Wilson (disambiguation), multiple people David Wingate
List of people with given name David
List_of_people_with_given_name_David
Unincorporated community in Ontario, Canada
around Sharon since 2002. The village of Sharon grew around the farm of David Willson (Lot 10, Second Conc.), the leader of the Quaker denomination known
Sharon,_Ontario
American painter, military officer, scientist, and naturalist (1741–1827)
Charles Willson Peale (April 15, 1741 – February 22, 1827) was an American painter, military officer, scientist, and naturalist. In 1775, inspired by
Charles_Willson_Peale
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada) during the War of 1812 under the leadership of David Willson. Today, they are primarily remembered for the Sharon Temple, an architectural
Quakers_in_Upper_Canada
1957 stage musical by Meredith Willson
Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill
The_Music_Man
Calendar year
1850) June 6 – Edmund Varney, American politician (d. 1847) June 7 – David Willson, Canadian Quaker minister (d. 1866) June 11 – John Robison, British
1778
Canadian player of American football (born 1990)
Willson (born January 15, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Willson played
Luke_Willson
Canadian politician (1807–1864)
agreement of David Willson, leader of the Children of Peace, a Quaker religious group that was made up of strong Reformers, and Willson had agreed. LaFontaine
Louis-Hippolyte_Lafontaine
American series of comedy short films
Retrieved April 7, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link) Mikkelson, David (April 20, 2005). "'Our Gang' Curse". Snopes. Retrieved April 7, 2025. "Matthew
Our_Gang
Canadian writer (1879–1961)
a great-great-niece of David Willson, founder of the Children of Peace, through the latter's elder half-brother Hugh L. Willson. On her father's side of
Mazo_de_la_Roche
independently published. The only substantial original works published were by David Willson, the religious leader of the Children of Peace, a utopian Quaker group
Book publishers in Upper Canada
Book_publishers_in_Upper_Canada
elections: Clare and Gilbert Valleys Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent David Willson (elected) 548 17.0 Independent Ann Alder (elected) 449 13.9 Independent
Results of the 2022 South Australian local elections
Results_of_the_2022_South_Australian_local_elections
1985 film by Laurence Keane
cast also includes Linda Griffiths as Lount's wife Elizabeth, David Fox as David Willson, Booth Savage as Edward Kennedy, Richard Donat as Samuel Jarvis
Samuel_Lount_(film)
Proposed NASA Mars lander
Stoker; Kris Zacny; Gale Paulsen; Bolek Mellerowicz; Brian J. Glass; David Willson; Rosalba Bonaccorsi & Jon Rask (April 2013). "The Sample Handling System
Icebreaker_Life
Proposed high-speed train service in Vietnam
Vietnam to build high speed train. Reuters. February 6, 2007. Del Testa, David Willson (2001), Paint the Trains Red: Labor, Nationalism, and the Railroads
North–South_express_railway
English guitarist and singer-songwriter
Martin Howard Willson-Piper (born 7 May 1958) known as Marty Willson-Piper is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter famous for his work as a former
Marty_Willson-Piper
1986 science fiction fix-up novel by George Martin
Tuf Voyaging First edition Cover Art by David Willson Author George R. R. Martin Language English Genre Science-fiction Publisher Baen Books Publication date
Tuf_Voyaging
Street Monthly Meeting during the War of 1812 under the leadership of David Willson. Today, they are primarily remembered for the Sharon Temple, an architectural
Samuel_Hughes_(Quaker)
American poet
About The Crooked Truth, Vietnam Veterans Magazine literary critic David Willson stated, "There is no mawkish sentimentality anywhere in this little
Dan_Guenther
2012 autobiographical book written by John Steinbeck
Barden and published by University of Virginia Press on 29 March 2012. David Willson of Vietnam Veterans of America wrote "I recommend Steinbeck in Vietnam
Steinbeck_in_Vietnam
American singer-songwriter (born 1993)
Ashlyn Rae "Ashe" Willson (born 1993) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her 2019 single "Moral of the Story", which was featured in the
Ashe_(singer)
2003 American television film directed by Jeff Bleckner
Willson, which in turn was based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The film stars Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth and features David Aaron
The_Music_Man_(2003_film)
a tale of three T.T. sunbeams, 1999, G Begg The Racing Zborowskis: David Willson The British Competition Car, Cyril Posthumus, 1959 Carbooks Volume 22
Grand Prix Sunbeams 1921, 1922 TT
Grand_Prix_Sunbeams_1921,_1922_TT
1985 novel by Spider Robinson
cover, Baen hardcover first edition Author Spider Robinson Cover artist David Willson Language English Genre Science fiction Publisher Baen Books Publication date
Night_of_Power_(novel)
South Australian district election results
Quirke 5,241 29.5 +9.5 National Rex Tilbrook 1,363 7.7 +2.7 Democrats David Willson 1,215 6.8 −2.2 Total formal votes 17,757 94.9 Informal votes 951 5.1
Electoral results for the district of Alexandra
Electoral_results_for_the_district_of_Alexandra
Isaac Brock, which cost £12,000. Sharon Temple was opened in 1832 by David Willson, who after a disagreement with the Quakers, founded a sect of his own
York_Pioneers
British motoring TV show (1977–2001)
Noel Edmonds, Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell, William Woollard and Quentin Willson. The programme proved popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and
Top_Gear_(1977_TV_series)
American actor and singer (1911–1987)
Hendersonville, North Carolina. November 10, 1983. Retrieved March 24, 2014. "Kaye, Willson to Get Medal of Freedom". Los Angeles Times. April 22, 1987. Retrieved
Danny_Kaye
American baseball player (born 1993)
roster outlook: Willson Contreras' health is critical to team's success | RSN". Nbcsports.com. March 19, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2021. "David Bote Recently
David_Bote
Local government area in South Australia
elections: Clare and Gilbert Valleys Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent David Willson (elected) 548 17.0 Independent Ann Alder (elected) 449 13.9 Independent
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Clare_and_Gilbert_Valleys_Council
2005 American film
meet again as adults and get married. Max Lloyd-Jones as David "Rocket" Durango James Willson as Johnnie Smalls Samantha Burton as Hayley Goodfairer Brett
The_Sandlot_2
American actor and singer (1933–2009)
reoriented away from classical music to musical theatre in 1960 after Meredith Willson cast him in a leading role in his new Broadway musical The Unsinkable Molly
Harve_Presnell
American-Canadian architect
joined the Children of Peace, led by another Yonge Street Quaker, David Willson. Ebenezer's fame as a builder is linked to the extraordinary "Meeting
Ebenezer_Doan
British royal recognitions
Squadron Leader John Frederick Williams (591240). Squadron Leader John David Willson (2574530). Acting Squadron Leader Dudley William Coombes (502114). Acting
1966_New_Year_Honours
Langlois, politician, journalist and lawyer (died 1928) January 16 – David Willson, religious leader and mystic (born 1778) January 28 – Robert Foulis
1866_in_Canada
Quaker sect that emerged during the War of 1812 under the leadership of David Willson. Today, they are primarily remembered for the Sharon Temple, an architectural
Corporations_(Upper_Canada)
Individual not affiliated to any political party
Warning". POLITICO Magazine. Retrieved 24 February 2020. Peale, Charles Willson; Madison, James; Sherman, Roger; Washington, George; Jefferson, Thomas;
Independent_politician
American academic
Ward, David C. 2004 Charles Willson Peale: Art and Selfhood in the Early Republic Berkeley, California : University of California Press Ward, David C. 2010
David_C._Ward
17th century bank in Upper Canada
and James Lesslie the cashier (manager). Among its stockholders were David Willson and the Children of Peace who operated the first credit union in Canada
Bank_of_the_People
American drama streaming television miniseries
Cantrell described her as "an ambitious up-and-comer". Jim Parsons as Henry Willson, a fictionalized version of the Hollywood talent agent whose clients included
Hollywood_(miniseries)
British rock group
replaced by Ray Martinez in 1985, who was subsequently replaced by Danny Willson in 1995. Cherry Red Records began to release Showaddywaddy's extensive
Showaddywaddy
American actor (born 1967)
Peter Hermann 🇩🇪 Younger | TV Land. Retrieved 2025-01-28 – via YouTube. David, Mark (August 2, 2012). "Mariska Hargitay Orders Up Townhouse". Variety
Peter_Hermann_(actor)
Internet Archive. Willson, David Harris (1963) [1956]. King James VI & I. Jonathan Cape. OCLC 1035905077 – via Internet Archive. Green, David (1970). Queen
List_of_British_monarchs
first Anglican Bishop of Toronto, Born in Aberdeen, Scotland (d.1867) David Willson, religious leader and mystic (d.1866) "Kings and Queens of Canada".
1778_in_Canada
American college basketball season
season) Associate head coach James Strong (1st season) Assistant coaches David Willson (2nd season) Blake Williams (1st season) Home arena Timmons Arena Seasons
2010–11 Furman Paladins men's basketball team
2010–11_Furman_Paladins_men's_basketball_team
American physician and historian
Nathaniel Ramsey, a Congressman and a brother-in-law of painter Charles Willson Peale. He attended college at Princeton and graduated in 1765. In 1773
David_Ramsay_(historian)
2018 documentary film
of S. Brian Willson is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Bo Boudart that chronicles the life and activism of S. Brian Willson, a Vietnam War
Paying the Price for Peace: The Story of S. Brian Willson
Paying_the_Price_for_Peace:_The_Story_of_S._Brian_Willson
Defunct provincial electoral district in British Columbia, Canada
Conservative Lorne Argyle Campbell 336 44.21% unknown Liberal William David Willson 424 55.79% unknown Total valid votes 760 100.00% Total rejected ballots
Rossland_(electoral_district)
British singer (born 1982)
Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 606. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. Maria Willson's Site Maria
Maria_Willson
American astronomer (1732–1796)
David Rittenhouse (April 8, 1732 – June 26, 1796) was an American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman
David_Rittenhouse
American actor (1925–1985)
because of poor grades. After he sent talent scout Henry Willson a picture of himself in 1947, Willson took him on as a client and changed the young actor's
Rock_Hudson
Australian rock band
to 1997 and again in 2020, with Willson-Piper departing in 2013. Ian Haug, formerly of Powderfinger, replaced Willson-Piper, with former touring multi-instrumentalist
The_Church_(band)
American actor (1922–1999)
hosted a party attended by David O. Selznick employee Henry Willson, an agent who was known for representing young actors. Willson signed McCown to a contract
Rory_Calhoun
French actor (born 1958)
Lambert Nicolas Wilson (French: [lɑ̃bɛʁ wilsɔn]; né Willson, 3 August 1958) is a French actor. He is a seven-time César Award nominee, four for Best Actor
Lambert_Wilson
American actor (1927–2003)
111-115. Willson, Dixie (1935). Little Hollywood Stars. Akron, OH, and New York: Saalfield Pub. Co. Wikimedia Commons has media related to David Holt (American
David_Holt_(American_actor)
American actor (born 1973)
Heart (2014), the short form series Special (2019), and playing Henry Willson in the Netflix miniseries Hollywood (2020). Following his breakthrough
Jim_Parsons
American television sitcom (1993–2004)
Tortelli (played by Rhea Perlman), barflies Paul Krapence (played by Paul Willson) and Phil (played by Philip Perlman), and Cliff's old post-office nemesis
Frasier
American scientist, surveyor and farmer (1731–1806)
(1983). "From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 15 January 1809". The Selected Papers of Charles Willson Peale and His Family: Volume 2, Part 2
Benjamin_Banneker
Bob MacKenzie John Malone Alexandra Liberal John Quirke Ted Chapman David Willson Rex Tilbrook (Nat) Baudin Labor Don Hopgood Bill Fraser D. Perrotin
Candidates of the 1985 South Australian state election
Candidates_of_the_1985_South_Australian_state_election
Quirke 5,241 29.5 +9.5 National Rex Tilbrook 1,363 7.7 +2.7 Democrats David Willson 1,215 6.8 −2.2 Total formal votes 17,757 94.9 Informal votes 951 5.1
Results of the 1985 South Australian state election (House of Assembly)
Results_of_the_1985_South_Australian_state_election_(House_of_Assembly)
American animated television series
Dink, the Little Dinosaur is an American animated series created by Karen Willson and Chris Weber, produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises. The series originally
Dink,_the_Little_Dinosaur
Parliament of British Columbia – Parliament of Canada biography Mitchell, David (2005). "John Oliver". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Retrieved
14th Parliament of British Columbia
14th_Parliament_of_British_Columbia
Musical by Meredith Willson
Here's Love is a musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson. An adaptation of the film Miracle on 34th Street, the show is currently licensed
Here's_Love
U.S. Founding Father, president from 1789 to 1797
rewrite, while Washington provided final edits. On September 19, 1796, David Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser published the address. Washington
George_Washington
Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603
Elizabeth I. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 978-0-2978-3168-6. Willson, David Harris (1963) [1956], King James VI & I, London: Jonathan Cape, OL 14967635M
Elizabeth_I
American artist and museum keeper (1778–1860)
third of six surviving children (11 had died) to Rachel Brewer and Charles Willson Peale, in Bucks County. His father was also a notable artist, and named
Rembrandt_Peale
American classical composer
Willson Osborne (1906–1979) was an American composer. After completing the undergraduate program in composition and music theory at the University of
Willson_Osborne
Star at the centre of the Solar System
Bibcode:2021PEPS....8...40N. doi:10.1186/s40645-021-00430-x. ISSN 2197-4284. Willson, R. C.; Hudson, H. S. (1991). "The Sun's luminosity over a complete solar
Sun
American flag officer and inventor
Box') issued in 1917. The son of Sidney Louis Willson and Lucy Fenton Staats Willson, Russell Willson attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Russell_Willson
1987 film by Jimmy Huston
Leopold McCarthy (David Warner) is determined to stop a "vampire armageddon" with the help of his feeble assistant Grimsdyke (Paul Willson). They are in the
My_Best_Friend_Is_a_Vampire
American football tournament
18, 2026. TSN (January 17, 2026). 'Cooks did not survive the ground': Willson on McMillian's controversial OT interception. Retrieved January 18, 2026
2025–26_NFL_playoffs
blowd: poena ad paucos" (penalties to the few). Croft, p 161. Willson, p 228. Smith, David; Seel, Graham (2001). Crown and Parliaments 1558-1689. Cambridge
James VI and I and religious issues
James_VI_and_I_and_religious_issues
DAVID WILLSON
DAVID WILLSON
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine 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."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Male
English
(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
Male
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
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ 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
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
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
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
DAVID WILLSON
DAVID WILLSON
Boy/Male
English American Danish
Gentle. Famous Bearer: Clement Moore, writer of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'.
Girl/Female
Indian
Diamond
Boy/Male
Indian
Safety, Protection
Girl/Female
Anglo Saxon American Irish Greek
Innocent.
Girl/Female
Scottish
From the French 'bon' meaning good. In Scottish usage 'bonnie' means pretty or charming.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Purity; Clean
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Lower.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Jewellery for the Nose
Male
Serbian
(Филип) Serbian form of Greek Philippos, FILIP means "lover of horses."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Freedom, Stress free
DAVID WILLSON
DAVID WILLSON
DAVID WILLSON
DAVID WILLSON
DAVID WILLSON
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
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.
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.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
a.
Timid; fearful.
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 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.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.