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British linguist (born 1950)
David Michael Benjamin Denison FBA (born 6 September 1950) is a British linguist whose work focuses on the history of the English language. He was educated
David_Denison
Canadian businessperson
David F. Denison OC FCA is a Canadian businessperson and the former chair of Hydro One and Hydro One Inc. He is the former president and chief executive
David_F._Denison
Private college in Granville, Ohio, United States
Denison University is a private liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, United States. One of the earliest colleges established in the former Northwest
Denison_University
Largest Canadian pension funds
In 2012, then president of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, David Denison, stated: Canada’s system was ranked fifth best in the world in the Mercer
Maple_Eight
Canadian businessman and diplomat (born 1970)
Foundation of Canada. Retrieved 2023-01-30. Shecter, Barbara (2012-02-28). "David Denison stepping down as head of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board". Financial
Mark_Wiseman
Rock indie band
The Branches formed in 2009 in Gainesville, Texas by Mike Mains and David Denison. The two were soon joined by Jacob Burkhart and Mains' future wife,
Mike_Mains_&_The_Branches
Canadian mining company
Power Corporation (KEPCO). The CEO is David D. Cates, and Ron F. Hochstein is the chair of the board. Denison's principal assets are its northern Saskatchewan
Denison_Mines
City in Texas, United States
Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Texas–Oklahoma border. Its population was 24,479 at the 2020 census
Denison,_Texas
Name list
victim Daniel Denison (golfer), English professional golfer Daniel R. Denison, professor of management and organization David Denison (born 1950), British
Denison_(name)
Canadian pension fund manager
the scope of its investments to include emerging markets, although David Denison, CEO at the time, would not pinpoint a specific country or area. "Canada
CPP_Investments
Academic journal
University Press. The founding editors were Bas Aarts (1995–2012), David Denison (1995–2010), and Richard Hogg (1995–2007). "English Language & Linguistics"
English Language and Linguistics
English_Language_and_Linguistics
Lass, Roger (2006). "Phonology and morphology". In Richard M. Hogg, David Denison (ed.). A history of the English language. Cambridge University Press
Gender_in_English
, 1935 (D. Appleton-Century Company), Baugh Hogg, Richard Hogg and David Denison: A History of the English Language 1st ed., 2008 (Cambridge UP) Millward
History of the English language (education)
History_of_the_English_language_(education)
American alternative rock band
band formed in 1987 in Austin, Texas by vocalist David Yow, guitarist Duane Denison, and bassist David Wm. Sims. They relocated to Chicago in 1989 and
The_Jesus_Lizard
Substantially regularised variety of English
thesis. p. 217. Nevalainen, Terttu (2000). Ricardo Bermúdez-Otero, David Denison, Richard M. Hogg and Chris McCully (ed.). Processes of supralocalisation
Standard_English
American linguist
with Laurie Bauer, Betty J. Birner, Ted Briscoe, Peter Collins, David Denison, David Lee, Anita Mittwoch, Geoffrey Nunberg, Frank Palmer, John Payne,
Betty_Birner
2002 compendium on the English language
Lesley Stirling, and Gregory Ward. Additionally, Ray Cattell, David Denison and David Lee provided "crucial draft material". A board of consultants comprised
The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language
The_Cambridge_Grammar_of_the_English_Language
Stephanie Cragg — professor of neuroscience at University of Oxford David Denison (born 1950) — professor of linguistics Raymond Dwek (born 1941) — scientist
List of people associated with Lincoln College, Oxford
List_of_people_associated_with_Lincoln_College,_Oxford
1997 Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki
Denison 2018, p. 7. Denison 2018, p. 10. Denison 2018, pp. 10–11. Schilling 1999, p. 5; Toyama. Denison 2018, pp. 8–9. Denison 2023, p. 114. Denison 2018
Princess_Mononoke
Canadian politician
appointed her chair effective April 2014. She was succeeded as chair by David F. Denison on April 16, 2015, but remained on the Hydro One board of directors
Sandra_Pupatello
Dutch linguist
ISBN 9780199267057 (with Wim van der Wurff), "Syntax", in Richard M. Hogg and David Denison (eds.): A History of the English Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Olga_Fischer
Early medieval cultural group in Britain
van Gelderen; A History of the English Language by Richard Hogg and David Denison; The Oxford History of English by Lynda Mugglestone John Insley, "Britons
Anglo-Saxons
Since Denison University in Granville, Ohio, was founded in 1831, there have been many individuals associated with Denison who are worthy of note including
List of Denison University people
List_of_Denison_University_people
American Orientalist and philologist
James Murray and the Oxford English Dictionary, p. 305 Endnote 3 to David Denison and Alison Cort, "Better as a verb", in Hubert Cuyckens et al, eds,
Fitzedward_Hall
director, Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience, Durham University David Denison, Smith Professor of English Language and Medieval Literature, University
List of fellows of the British Academy elected in the 2010s
List_of_fellows_of_the_British_Academy_elected_in_the_2010s
Intentional community in Ohio, US
The Homestead at Denison University is a student-run intentional community in Granville, Ohio. Founded in 1977 by a group of students and the biology
The Homestead at Denison University
The_Homestead_at_Denison_University
Department of the University of Cambridge, England
J. W. M. Bannerman (graduated 1958) Audrey Meaney (graduated 1959) David Denison (graduated 1973) Philip Jenkins (graduated 1974) Andrew Breeze (matriculated
Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge
Department_of_Anglo-Saxon,_Norse_and_Celtic,_University_of_Cambridge
American poet (born 1954)
David Baker (born December 27, 1954) is an American poet. He is Emeritus Professor of English at Denison University and served for more than 25 years as
David_Baker_(poet)
British film scholar
Rayna Denison is a British film and arts scholar. Denison pursued Japanese studies at the University of Oxford, continuing to the University of Nottingham
Rayna_Denison
1993 Mexican film
Mexican-American thriller directed by David Marconi and starring Miguel Ferrer, Leilani Sarelle, Tony Denison and Henry Silva. Its soundtrack was played
The_Harvest_(1993_film)
Country in North America
Archived from the original on March 3, 2006. Retrieved May 23, 2011. Denison, Merrill (1955). The Barley and the Stream: The Molson Story. McClelland
Canada
Canadian politician
David Sherman Denison and Sarah Fox. Denison was a colonel in the militia. In 1792, he married Nancy Crane, the daughter of Jonathan Crane. Denison was
Sherman_Denison
American sociologist and academic administrator
sociologist, academic administrator, and the 20th and current president of Denison University. Previously, he was the President and CEO of World Learning
Adam_S._Weinberg
World War II general, U.S. president from 1953 to 1961
Eisenhower was born David Dwight Eisenhower in Denison, Texas, on October 14, 1890, the third of seven sons born to Ida and David. His mother soon reversed
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
American actor (1931–2011)
William Denison McKinney (September 12, 1931 – December 1, 2011) was an American character actor. He played the sadistic mountain man in John Boorman's
Bill_McKinney
American film director (born 1949)
attended high school at Riverdale School for Boys. He earned a BFA from Denison University and an MFA from California Institute of the Arts. Irving began
David_Irving_(director)
Name list
Episcopalian bishop Daniel Deniehy (1828–1865), Australian politician Daniel Denison, multiple people Daniel Dennett (1942–2024), American philosopher Daniel
List of people with given name Daniel
List_of_people_with_given_name_Daniel
Spanish historical linguist of English
was the recipient of a double festschrift containing contributions by David Denison and Raymond Hickey among many others. Fanego's research has focused
Teresa_Fanego
1943-08-27 3557 9373 Operation of, and Disposition of Electric Energy at, the Denison Dam, the Grand River Dam, and the Norfork Dam in the States of Texas, Oklahoma
List of executive actions by Franklin D. Roosevelt
List_of_executive_actions_by_Franklin_D._Roosevelt
American actress (1921–1986)
decision to return to the show. Reed was born Donna Belle Mullenger in Denison, Iowa, the daughter of Hazel Jane (née Shives) and William Richard Mullenger
Donna_Reed
Parliamentary procedure rule
Speaker Denison's rule is a constitutional convention established by John Evelyn Denison, who was Speaker of the British House of Commons from 1857 to
Speaker_Denison's_rule
Individual not affiliated to any political party
in the Australian House of Representatives: Andrew Wilkie (Member for Denison), Cathy McGowan (Member for Indi), Kerryn Phelps (Member for Wentworth)
Independent_politician
The Denison family was an influential, land-holding family in the development of the town of York, Ontario, present-day Toronto. During the 19th century
Denison_family
American actor (born 1969)
Theft". Variety. Christian Post: "The Faith of Matthew McConaughey" By Jim Denison Archived November 20, 2019, at the Wayback Machine March 5, 2014 Leonard
Matthew_McConaughey
1986 Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki
36. Denison 2023, p. 102; Miyazaki 2016, p. 158. Studio Ghibli 1986, p. 93, cited in Denison 2023, p. 104. Denison 2023, pp. 103–104. Denison 2023,
Castle_in_the_Sky
American business consultant (born 1968)
with academic and athletic honors in 1986. Following high school, David attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio where he received a bachelor of arts
David_Howitt_(entrepreneur)
Louisiana Active University of Tulsa January 11, 1946 Tulsa, Oklahoma Active Denison University June 9, 1946 Granville, Ohio Active Howard University June 2
List_of_Psi_Chi_chapters
English Anglican socialist theologian (1805–1872)
John Frederick Denison Maurice (29 August 1805 – 1 April 1872), commonly known as F. D. Maurice, was an English Anglican priest and theologian. He was
F._D._Maurice
American actor and comedian (born 1962)
this, earning a degree in the subject from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in 1984. While at Denison, Carell was a member of Burpee's Seedy Theatrical
Steve_Carell
American tennis player (born 1981)
American Legion NUWARINE Post 535 Ella Mae Backus Clara Bryant Ford Lisette Denison Forth Mary Kay Henry Verna Grahek Mize Bernice Morton Rosie the Riveter
Serena_Williams
English programmer, venture capitalist, and writer (born 1964)
Krishnamurthi Guy L. Steele Jr. Gerald Jay Sussman Julie Sussman Logo Hal Abelson Denison Bollay Wally Feurzeig Brian Harvey Seymour Papert Mitchel Resnick Cynthia
Paul_Graham_(programmer)
State electoral division of Tasmania, Australia
electoral division of Clark, formerly known as the electoral division of Denison is one of the five electorates in the Tasmanian House of Assembly, it is
Division_of_Clark_(state)
American actress (born 1972)
Texas and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Garner studied theater at Denison University and began acting as an understudy for the Roundabout Theatre
Jennifer_Garner
Sex position
Monkeys, Apes, and Human Beings", Oxford University Press, 1998. Simon Denison, "From modern apes to human origins" Archived 2012-07-19 at the Wayback
Missionary_position
British peer and Liberal politician
William Henry Forester Denison, 1st Earl of Londesborough (né Conyngham; 19 June 1834 – 19 April 1900), known as The Lord Londesborough from 1860–87,
William Denison, 1st Earl of Londesborough
William_Denison,_1st_Earl_of_Londesborough
American software engineer
Denison Bollay (born 1952) is a software engineer working on programming languages and search algorithms, with applications for e-commerce and financial
Denison_Bollay
American singer and actress (born 1944)
woman to co-host the Academy Awards, with John Huston, Burt Reynolds, and David Niven. Ross returned to the big screen with her second film, Mahogany, in
Diana_Ross
Musical duo
The Denison/Kimball Trio (sometimes known as DK3) were a musical duo consisting of American guitarist Duane Denison and American drummer Jim Kimball.
The_Denison/Kimball_Trio
Fantasy book series
and David – to embark on a quest that led ultimately to the World Beneath. The series is presented as a sequel of sorts to the books: Will Denison's daughter
Dinotopia
American police drama TV series (2005–2012)
Provenza, LAPD detective lieutenant, is second-in-command of MCD. Tony Denison as Andy Flynn, LAPD detective lieutenant, is transferred from Robbery-Homicide
The_Closer
Former Australian federal electoral division
The Division of Denison was an Australian electoral division in Tasmania, before being replaced by the Division of Clark as part of a 2016–17 redistribution
Division_of_Denison
West Germanic language
& Denison (2006), pp. 420–439. Fischer, Olga; van der Wurff, Wim. "Syntax". In Hogg & Denison (2006), pp. 109–198. Hogg, Richard M.; Denison, David. "Overview"
English_language
American politician and activist (born 1941)
Help From Larry David, Bernie Sanders Does SNL". NPR. Retrieved February 7, 2016. "Here's the Moment Bernie Sanders and Larry David Found Out They're
Bernie_Sanders
1990 single by The Jesus Lizard
Breather" (Denison, McNeilly, Sims, Yow) "Sunday You Need Love" (Krawinkel, Remmler) (*) designates unordered lists. David Yow – vocals Duane Denison – guitar
Mouth_Breather
U.S. state
McComb, David G. (May 5, 2016) [June 15, 2010]. "Galveston, TX". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association. McComb, David G. (February
Texas
2001 studio album by Tomahawk
Recorded after a meeting between vocalist Mike Patton and guitarist Duane Denison, the album features members of Faith No More, The Jesus Lizard, Helmet
Tomahawk_(album)
British politician (1870–1948)
1914 he served in the Department of Recruiting at the War Office, and when David Lloyd George formed the Welsh National Executive Committee to recruit a
Hamar Greenwood, 1st Viscount Greenwood
Hamar_Greenwood,_1st_Viscount_Greenwood
of the Zhufan zhi 諸蕃志 (1225) By Shao-yun Yang (Department of History, Denison University) October 2, 2022 Bellwood, Peter (2017). First Islanders: Prehistory
History_of_the_Philippines
Captain George Taylor Denison (29 December 1783 – 18 December 1853) was a British-born landowner, military officer and community leader in Upper Canada
George_Taylor_Denison
Species of orchid
named after Lady Ida Emily Augusta Denison, an orchid enthusiast. Motes, Martin; Gardiner, Lauren; Roberts, David (2016-12-01). "The identity of spotted
Vanda_denisoniana
Programming language family
in more recent years. muLISP – initially developed by Albert D. Rich and David Stoutemeyer for small microcomputer systems. Commercially available in 1979
Lisp_(programming_language)
Canadian actor (born 1969)
April 2013, Priestley appeared in Canadian Stage's production of Race, a David Mamet play, in Toronto at the Bluma Appel Theater. In 2015, Priestley starred
Jason_Priestley
American reality competition show
Team Jake Jacob "Jake" Denison 35 Mortgage loan officer Meridian, Idaho 10 Runners-up Austin Legg TBA Brother Justin Denison TBA Brother Team Meagan
Extracted_(TV_series)
American soldier, explorer, and road builder
Okla.: University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 9780806137407. Lyman, William Denison (1918). Lyman's History of Old Walla Walla County: Embracing Walla Walla
John_Mullan_(road_builder)
American actor and producer (1914–2008)
radio drama... the story of a crack newspaperman and his wife, the story of David and Sally Farrell." Farrell was a top reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle. When
Richard_Widmark
1972 Tasmanian state election: Denison Party Candidate Votes % ±% Quota 5,039 Labor Merv Everett (elected 2) 6,060 15.0 +2.1 Labor Neil Batt (elected
Results of the 1972 Tasmanian state election
Results_of_the_1972_Tasmanian_state_election
Canadian hereditary peer
David Kenneth Roy Thomson, 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet (born 12 June 1957), is a Canadian and British hereditary peer and media magnate. Upon the death
David Thomson, 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet
David_Thomson,_3rd_Baron_Thomson_of_Fleet
British politician
John Cuthbert Denison-Pender, 1st Baron Pender (11 May 1882 – 4 December 1949) was a British Conservative politician. He retired from politics in 1922
John Denison-Pender, 1st Baron Pender
John_Denison-Pender,_1st_Baron_Pender
American aviation pioneer (1897–1937)
Earhart found employment first as a teacher, then as a social worker at Denison House, a Boston settlement house. At this time, she lived in Medford, Massachusetts
Amelia_Earhart
Australian politician
was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Liberal member for Denison. He was defeated in 1913. He was elected as an alderman to the City of
Francis_Valentine
Union Army general and politician (1811–1883)
Edwin Denison Morgan (February 8, 1811 – February 14, 1883) was an American politician and Union Army general who served as the 21st governor of New York
Edwin_D._Morgan
Japanese animation studio
1177/1746847708091891. ISSN 1746-8477. Denison, Rayna (2015). Anime: A Critical Introduction. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 978-1-4742-6915-5. Denison, Rayna (2023). Studio
Studio_Ghibli
British volunteer military unit from 1859 to 1967
Honorary Chaplain, appointed on 7 December 1860, was the Rev Frederick Denison Maurice, a leading Christian Socialist and one of the founders of the Working
1st (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
1st_(City_of_London)_Battalion,_London_Regiment_(Royal_Fusiliers)
Debate on the race of the Egyptian ruler
of Classics, Women's and Gender Studies, and Environmental Studies at Denison University, since there is no genetic basis for race, any claims to being
Ethnicity_of_Cleopatra
American business magnate (1839–1937)
Hall, is named after him. Rockefeller also gave considerable donations to Denison University and other Baptist colleges. Rockefeller gave $80 million (~$2
John_D._Rockefeller
Census Bureau, Population Division. May 15, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2026. David G. McComb (2015). The City in Texas: A History. University of Texas Press
List of municipalities in Texas
List_of_municipalities_in_Texas
Adaptations of marine vertebrates to diving
152–68. doi:10.1016/j.resp.2005.08.001. PMID 16140043. S2CID 23633245. Denison, D.M.; Kooyman, G.L. (1973). "Structure and function of small airways in
Physiology of underwater diving
Physiology_of_underwater_diving
John Denison was an early settler of Upper Canada. He was a militia officer and became a member of Upper Canada's notorious Family Compact. Through the
John_Denison_(Upper_Canada)
Canadian businessman
concern. Denison 1955, pp. 156–7 Denison 1955, p. 158 Dubuc 1972 Denison 1955, p. 176 Denison 1955, pp. 178–9 Denison 1955, pp. 181–2 Denison 1955, pp
William_Molson
Canadian basketball player (born 1991)
portal List of Canadians in the National Basketball Association Ebner, David (August 28, 2015). "Canada's quest for elite basketball status begins in
Kelly_Olynyk
teacher at Harrow public school has claimed. "Michael Denison". Variety. 29 July 1998. Denison was educated at Harrow before going to Oxford. Harrie,
List_of_Old_Harrovians
American activist and programmer (born 1953)
Implementation".; "GNU Emacs FAQ".; Zawinski, Jamie. "Emacs Timeline". Wheeler, David A. "Make Your Open Source Software GPL-Compatible. Or Else". Retrieved 2008-11-20
Richard_Stallman
1987 Australian federal election: Denison Party Candidate Votes % ±% Labor Duncan Kerr 26,732 48.3 +3.4 Liberal Michael Hodgman 24,590 44.4 −3.7 Democrats
Results of the 1987 Australian federal election in Tasmania
Results_of_the_1987_Australian_federal_election_in_Tasmania
Barangay Ginebra". GMA News Online. Retrieved March 28, 2025. Dalupang, Denison Rey (March 28, 2025). "TNT conquers Ginebra in Game 7 classic to win 11th
2025_in_Philippine_television
Institution Nickname Location Denison University Big Red Granville, Ohio Denmark Technical College Panthers Denmark, South Carolina University of Denver
List of college team nicknames in the United States
List_of_college_team_nicknames_in_the_United_States
2024 studio album by the Jesus Lizard
All tracks are written by David L. Yow, Duane P. Denison, David William Sims and Carey McNeilly. The Jesus Lizard Duane Denison – guitar, production Mac
Rack_(album)
2026 English local government election
First Daniel McGrath 1,852 47.0 Reform Nicholas Dack 912 23.2 Green Jen Denison 402 10.2 Conservative Ivan Murray-Smith 398 10.1 Labour Jenny Newcombe
2026 Norfolk County Council election
2026_Norfolk_County_Council_election
British actor (born 1955)
Hospital in the role of villain Victor Cassadine. Along with his brother, David Shaughnessy, and Ophelia Soumekh, he is a partner in 3S Media Solutions
Charles_Shaughnessy
Day of the year
History: Harr-I. Yorkin Publications. p. 178. ISBN 978-0-7876-4066-8. John Denison Champlin; Charles Callahan Perkins (1969). Cyclopedia of painters and paintings
May_19
Denison Armoury David Gagan. "DENISON, GEORGE TAYLOR (sometimes designated as George T. Denison Jr, George T. Denison II, or George T. Denison of Rusholme
George_Taylor_Denison_II
DAVID DENISON
DAVID DENISON
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
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."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA 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
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Male
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."
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID 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
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
DAVID DENISON
DAVID DENISON
Boy/Male
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Filled with the Joy of Life; Imaginative and Enthusiastic; King of Men
Girl/Female
Tamil
Spellbound
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish, Swedish
Mind; Intellect; Happy; Cheerful
Surname or Lastname
Spanish
Spanish : from copa, plural copas ‘drinking bowl’, applied possibly as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such vessels or possibly as a topographic name for someone living in a hollow.English : unexplained. Compare Copass, Copus.
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Half Dane.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Goodness of Cow
Girl/Female
Muslim
Young and delicate, Soft
Boy/Male
American, Australian
Forester; Row of Houses by a Wood
Female
English
English name derived from the Italian phrase cara mia, CARAMIA means "my beloved."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Latin, Muslim
Fluffy; Cat Like
DAVID DENISON
DAVID DENISON
DAVID DENISON
DAVID DENISON
DAVID DENISON
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
a.
Avid.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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.
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 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.
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 writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.