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British author
September 2021. Downing, David (3 September 2013). Jack of Spies. Old Street Publishing. ASIN 1908699299. Grant, Larry A. "Review of David Downing: Sealing Their
David_Downing
American actor (1943-2017)
play Ceremonies in Dark Old Men. Downing later appeared in the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, Miss Evers' Boys. Downing appeared in films, including Gordon's
David_Downing_(actor)
Topics referred to by the same term
David Downing is a British author. David Downing may also refer to: David Downing (actor) (1943–2017), American actor David Downing (footballer) (born
David Downing (disambiguation)
David_Downing_(disambiguation)
Street in London, England
minutes' walk from the Houses of Parliament. Downing Street was built in the 1680s by Sir George Downing. For more than three hundred years, it has held
Downing_Street
English footballer
David William Downing (born 6 October 1969) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker in the Football League for York City
David_Downing_(footballer)
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office since 2011
served as Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street since 2011. He is cared for by Downing Street staff, and is not the personal property of
Larry_(cat)
Residence and office of the UK prime minister
as Number 10 Downing Street. Despite its size and convenient location near to Parliament, few early prime ministers lived at 10 Downing Street. Costly
10_Downing_Street
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David Downes may refer to: David Downes (sociologist) (born before 1966), British sociologist and criminologist David Downes (New Zealand composer) (born
David_Downes
English guitarist (born 1951)
whom Downing said he was "very quick to recognize" as the future. He was also influenced by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Eric Clapton. Downing started
K._K._Downing
College of the University of Cambridge
and Medicine. In 2012, Downing was named one of the two most eco-friendly Cambridge colleges. Upon the death of Sir George Downing, 3rd Baronet in 1749
Downing_College,_Cambridge
English footballer (born 1984)
Cup and UEFA Euro 2012. Downing was born in Middlesbrough, Teesside, and was a graduate of the Middlesbrough Academy. Downing signed his first professional
Stewart_Downing
Resident cat at 10 Downing Street, London
Alistair Darling, who lived in 10 Downing Street while the then prime minister, Gordon Brown, lived in the larger 11 Downing Street. It was reported that Sybil
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office
Chief_Mouser_to_the_Cabinet_Office
Lectern used by the UK prime minister
Commons has media related to Lecterns at 10 Downing Street. Presidential lecterns of the United States Downing Street Press Briefing Room Prime Ministerial
10_Downing_Street_lecterns
Official residence of Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer
Historic England. "11 Downing Street (1356989)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 July 2016. "History of Number 11 Downing Street". UK Government
11_Downing_Street
Government building in London
12 Downing Street is one of the buildings situated on Downing Street in the City of Westminster in London, England. It has been traditionally used as the
12_Downing_Street
Most senior aide to the UK Prime Minister
running of 10 Downing Street. Following the creation of the role, the chief of staff supplanted the principal private secretary in running Downing Street operations
Downing_Street_Chief_of_Staff
American landscape designer & horticulturalist (1815–1852)
(1846–1852). Downing is considered to be a founder of American landscape architecture. Downing was born in Newburgh, New York, to Samuel Downing, a wheelwright
Andrew_Jackson_Downing
David Downes is a British sociologist and criminologist and is professor emeritus of Social Administration at the London School of Economics. Downes was
David_Downes_(sociologist)
1956 children's novel by C. S. Lewis
Paul Ford. 1986. Companion to Narnia. New York: Collier Books. p. 55. David Downing. 2005. Into the Wardrobe. Jossey-Bass Lewis, CS (1998). The Chronicles
The_Last_Battle
1991 IRA assassination attempt in London
garden of 10 Downing Street, 30 yards (27 m) from the Cabinet Office, where the meeting was being held. Had the shell struck 10 Downing Street itself
Downing_Street_mortar_attack
American politician and businessman (born 1967)
alongside Tim Sheehy. Downing was born in Indio, California. He studied applied mathematics and computer science at New York University. Downing was a research
Troy_Downing
1972 song by Neil Young
playing on pedal steel to be a highlight of the song. Young biographer David Downing describes his pedal steel playing as having a "blue-sky purity." According
Out_on_the_Weekend
1989 film by Douglas Day Stewart
Anna Lee as Garson's Grandmother Jon Lindstrom as Television Reporter David Downing as Court Officer Don Galloway as Harvard Coach Martin West as Justice
Listen_to_Me_(film)
British political scandal
Daily Mirror of 10 Downing Street staff gatherings during the 2020 Christmas season. Johnson said rules had been followed, and Downing Street denied that
Partygate
McCann, Kate (19 July 2016). "Theresa May to move into Downing Street this week after giving David Cameron extra time to leave". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved
List of residents of 10 Downing Street
List_of_residents_of_10_Downing_Street
British heavy metal band
heavy metal band, formed by former Judas Priest guitarist, K. K. Downing in 2019. Downing left Judas Priest in 2011, citing "an on-going breakdown in working
KK's_Priest
Irish composer, musical director
David Downes is a composer, pianist, producer, and music director who is known for both contemporary composition as well as work in the commercial field
David_Downes_(Irish_composer)
1992 promotional single by Neil Young
with you into your own age. Don't leave it behind. Young biographer David Downing sees the song as one of several on Harvest Moon that describe Americans
Unknown_Legend
New York City-based theatre company
Anthony Chisholm Bill Cobbs Dwight Cook Lawrence Cook Keith David Yaya DaCosta David Downing Bill Duke O. L. Duke Judyann Elder Giancarlo Esposito Antonio
Negro_Ensemble_Company
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young song written by Neil Young
backing vocals which were overlaid later. According to Young biographer David Downing, while recording the song Young told CSN&Y bassist Greg Reeves that
Country Girl (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song)
Country_Girl_(Crosby,_Stills,_Nash_&_Young_song)
1973 film by Ossie Davis
the criminals. Paul Winfield as Gordon Hudson Carl Lee as Bee Bishop David Downing as Otis Russell Tony King as Roy Green Gilbert Lewis as Harry "Spanish
Gordon's_War
1971 American drama film
Barry Primus as Gnossos "Paps" Pappadapoulis Linda De Coff as Kristin David Downing as Heff Susan Tyrrell as Jack James Noble as Father Putti Philip Shafer
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me (film)
Been_Down_So_Long_It_Looks_Like_Up_to_Me_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
promotion of U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere Zoo Station, a 2007 novel by David Downing named after the Berlin railway station Botanical Garden station (disambiguation)
Zoo_station
1972 song by Neil Young
"Did I see you down in a young girl's town/With your mother in so much pain" as referring to this situation. Young biographer David Downing feels that the
Harvest_(Neil_Young_song)
2018, the Wade Center was headed by co-directors David Downing and Crystal Downing. David C. Downing is the author of four scholarly books on C.S. Lewis:
Marion_E._Wade_Center
2022 anime series
tie-in to the video game Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red, and follows David Martinez, a street kid who tries to survive in Night City's criminal underworld
Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners
1989 song by Neil Young
though the final released version was heavily acoustic. According to David Downing the lyrics describe "selfishness, stupidity and senseless violence."
Crime in the City (Sixty to Zero Part I)
Crime_in_the_City_(Sixty_to_Zero_Part_I)
American comedian and television host (born 1947)
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He hosted late-night television talk shows
David_Letterman
1980 film
Lone Stranger Van Dyke Parks as Indian #2 Larry Hankin as 2nd Veteran David Downing as 'Loose Shoes' Singer Kinky Friedman as Prisoner Harry Shearer as
Loose_Shoes
American ecologist (born 1949)
PMID 17731084. S2CID 30492089. "An Interview with Dr. David Tilman". in-cites. 1991. Tilman, David; Downing, John A. (1994). "Biodiversity and stability in
G._David_Tilman
Pop music publication
included John Peel, Lester Bangs, Michael Gray, Mick Gold, Mick Houghton, David Downing, Gary Herman, Idris Walters, Karl Dallas, Ian Hoare and Phil Hardy,
Let_It_Rock_(magazine)
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1989 to 1997
2006) was a cat employed as the chief mouser to the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street from October 1989 to 13 November 1997. Arriving as a one-year-old
Humphrey_(cat)
1938 novel by C. S. Lewis
Lewis, p. 59, Chap. 9 Lewis, Chap. 18 Lewis, Chap. 18 Lewis, Chap. 18 David Downing. "Rehabilitating H. G. Wells", in C.S. Lewis: Fantasist, mythmaker,
Out_of_the_Silent_Planet
1966 novel by Richard Fariña
Jeffrey Young and featured Barry Primus (as Gnossos), Linda De Coff and David Downing. It did not receive good reviews and remains a difficult-to-find home
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
Been_Down_So_Long_It_Looks_Like_Up_to_Me
British historian and television producer
Reynolds, David (9 November 2012). "The World at War by Taylor Downing – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 April 2026. Downing, Taylor
Taylor_Downing
1992 song by Neil Young
Young's marriage to Pegi came to an end 22 years later. Young biographer David Downing interprets the reference to divorce a little differently. He interprets
From_Hank_to_Hendrix
Heritage-listed building in Sydney, Australia
Court, the District Court, and a law library known as the Downing Centre Library. The Downing Centre forms part of the Department of Communities and Justice
Downing_Centre
1978 American TV series or program
Jacoby – Fanny Brice David Downing – Bert Williams Inga Swenson – Nora Bayes Ron Husmann – Jack Norworth Cliff Norton – Abe Erlanger David Opatoshu – Florenz's
Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women
Ziegfeld:_The_Man_and_His_Women
1975 song by Neil Young
hairs on end!”. David Downing suggests that this may be an overstatement but that the performance is nonetheless "remarkable." Downing praises the intensity
Danger_Bird_(Neil_Young_song)
Topics referred to by the same term
by Ashley McConnell Days of the Dead, a 1997 novel by David Downing under the pseudonym David Monnery Days of the Dead, a 1994 picture book by Kathryn
Day of the Dead (disambiguation)
Day_of_the_Dead_(disambiguation)
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
children: Peter Stalker Downing, Eric Steele Downing, Scott Drinker Downing, Christopher Lane Downing, and Sandra Leigh Downing. When it became legally
Christine_Downing
1969 song by Neil Young and Crazy Horse
Author David Downing suggests that this line reflects ambiguity as to whether increased sexual freedom is a blessing or whether it is a curse. Downing, however
Cowgirl_in_the_Sand
Garden behind UK prime minister's official residence
years of Downing Street's head gardener, Harry Simpson. Having originally started as a gardener in nearby St James's Park, he had worked in Downing Street
Garden of 10 and 11 Downing Street
Garden_of_10_and_11_Downing_Street
British racing driver (1917–2004)
Kenneth Henry Downing (5 December 1917 – 3 May 2004) was a British racing driver. From a wealthy family connected to G.H. Downing & Co., he began racing
Ken_Downing
Former news media room in 9 Downing Street for the government and its officials
The Downing Street Press Briefing Room is a room in 9 Downing Street, used by the prime minister of the United Kingdom and other senior government officials
Downing Street Press Briefing Room
Downing_Street_Press_Briefing_Room
British broadcaster and author
Allen's Girls' School in Dulwich, South London, and read Economics at Downing College, Cambridge. She worked for independent think tank Oxford Economic
Dharshini_David
British government official
stated Harvey Weinstein as an influence. Downing Street Press Secretary "Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street". Government of the United Kingdom
Downing Street Director of Communications
Downing_Street_Director_of_Communications
Song written by Danny Whitten
moment the power of what they could do together." Music journalist David Downing called it "great rock 'n' roll," saying that Whitten singing it in this
Come On Baby Let's Go Downtown
Come_On_Baby_Let's_Go_Downtown
Former country house in Wales
Downing Hall was built in 1627 by the Pennant family near Whitford, Flintshire. It was later the home of Thomas Pennant, the naturalist, traveller and
Downing_Hall
Record of secret meeting about Iraq War (2002)
The Downing Street memo (or the Downing Street Minutes), sometimes described by critics of the Iraq War as the smoking gun memo, is the note of a 23 July
Downing_Street_memo
British mountain climber (1972–2006)
David Sharp (15 February 1972 – 15 May 2006) was an English mountaineer who died near the summit of Mount Everest. His death caused controversy and debate
David_Sharp_(mountaineer)
Adviser to the prime minister of the UK
correspondents at 10 Downing Street to give journalists information on events attended by the Prime Minister, as well as current affairs in Downing Street and in
Downing Street Press Secretary
Downing_Street_Press_Secretary
Category:Fellows of Downing College, Cambridge "Aitzaz Ahsan". Downing College, Cambridge. Retrieved 9 October 2023. "Keith Ajegbo". Downing College, Cambridge
List of honorary fellows of Downing College, Cambridge
List_of_honorary_fellows_of_Downing_College,_Cambridge
This is a list of masters of Downing College, Cambridge. The head of Downing College, Cambridge is termed the "Master". Downing was founded as a result of
List of masters of Downing College, Cambridge
List_of_masters_of_Downing_College,_Cambridge
British political scandal
published in the Daily Mail on 20 September 2015, prior to its publication. Downing Street sources responded by saying that Cameron would not dignify the anecdote
Piggate
United States Army general
for his service in Vietnam. Downing wore these decorations as a major general in 1988 but omitted them as a general. Downing was on the Board of Directors
Wayne_A._Downing
British writer, poet and academic
David Kenneth Holbrook (9 January 1923 – 11 August 2011) was a British writer, poet and academic. From 1989 he was an Emeritus Fellow of Downing College
David_Holbrook
Australian politician (1904–1994)
1965. Robert Reginald Downing was born in the New South Wales town of Tumut in 1904, the son of council worker Robert Downing and Frances Jean Galvin
Reg_Downing
2014 aircraft shootdown over Ukraine
2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014. "MH17 plane crash: David Cameron urges those responsible for downing jet to be 'held to account'". The Daily Telegraph
Malaysia_Airlines_Flight_17
2011 American film
her, then David jumps him. Charlie kicks David down the stairs and beats him severely. As Charlie is preparing to shoot the now-disarmed David lying on
Straw_Dogs_(2011_film)
English footballer
Paul Michael Downing (born 26 October 1991) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Downing was born in Taunton, Somerset
Paul_Downing_(footballer)
Song by Neil Young
"Will to Love" as being the instinct to love and reproduce. Author David Downing describes the theme as being the hopelessness but necessity of the search
Will_to_Love
1975 song by Neil Young and The Santa Monica Flyers
figure out why it all went wrong." In a related vein, music journalist David Downing regards "Tired Eyes" and "Lookout Joe" as an attempt to look outward
Tired_Eyes
American restaurateur, abolitionist and activist (1819–1903)
During the American Civil War (1861–1865), Downing helped recruit African-American soldiers. After the war Downing moved to Washington, D.C., where for a
George_T._Downing
Neil Young song
Nowhere" has a country rock flavor. Young biographer David Downing describes it as "stripped–down foot–stomping rock. Pitchfork contributor Mark Richardson
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (song)
Everybody_Knows_This_Is_Nowhere_(song)
2021 British political controversy
Traditionally, the British Prime Minister resides at 10 Downing Street and the Chancellor resides at 11 Downing Street. However, starting with Tony Blair there
Downing Street refurbishment controversy
Downing_Street_refurbishment_controversy
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019. "Privy Council Appointment of David Cameron MP". 10 Downing Street. 14 December 2005. Archived from the original on 9 January
David_Cameron
Suffragette protest march in 1910
The Battle of Downing Street was a march of suffragettes to Downing Street, London, on 22 November 1910. Organized by Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social
Battle_of_Downing_Street
David Campbell was an MP in the Irish Parliament. Campbell was born in Westminster and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was MP for Bangor from
David Campbell (Down politician)
David_Campbell_(Down_politician)
American politician
ended on March 3, 1841. In 1841 Charles Downing died in St. Augustine, Florida. His son, Charles W. Downing, Jr., was Secretary of State of Florida.
Charles_Downing
were housed in temporary wooden structures in the Garden of 10 and 11 Downing Street. Due to their contacts with the press, they were sometimes regarded
The_Garden_Suburb
2005 studio album by Celtic Woman
eighty-six weeks. This success led the group's composer and musical director, David Downes, to adopt the title of "Celtic Woman" as their permanent name. Although
Celtic_Woman_(album)
American writer and producer (born 1970)
David Friedman (/ˈfriːdmən/; born September 25, 1970), known professionally as David Benioff (/ˈbɛniɒf/), is an American novelist, screenwriter, and producer
David_Benioff
Marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
subject of the work is the biblical David, about to throw the stone that will bring down Goliath, which will allow David to behead him. Compared to earlier
David_(Bernini)
English media advisor (born 1988)
to the flat above 11 Downing Street, making her the first unmarried partner of a Prime Minister to officially reside in Downing Street. In February 2020
Carrie_Johnson
British actor (born 1993)
David Jonsson (born 4 September 1993) is an English actor. He began his career on the West End, winning a Black British Theatre Award for his performance
David_Jonsson
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2025
lending credence to far-right conspiracy theories. The following day, a Downing Street source said that Johnson still would not apologise for the slur
David_Lammy
Australian barrister
Rowan Downing, QC, an Australian barrister and international jurist, is a member of the international judiciary of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts
Rowan_Downing
David Downes, born 1967 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a composer of theatre and film scores, orchestral and electro-acoustic pieces. He is particularly
David Downes (New Zealand composer)
David_Downes_(New_Zealand_composer)
British Conservative politician
Ambassador to Italy from 2022 to 2026, he served as Downing Street Chief of Staff under Prime Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2016. Llewellyn was educated
Edward Llewellyn, Baron Llewellyn of Steep
Edward_Llewellyn,_Baron_Llewellyn_of_Steep
British civil servant and diplomat (born 1956)
Security Adviser (NSA) under Keir Starmer since 2024. He previously served as Downing Street Chief of Staff from 1997 to 2007 under Tony Blair. During this period
Jonathan Powell (civil servant)
Jonathan_Powell_(civil_servant)
Former U.S. military intelligence officer's claims about "non-human" spacecraft recovery
David Grusch is a former United States Air Force (USAF) officer and intelligence official who has claimed that the U.S. federal government, in collaboration
David Grusch UFO whistleblower claims
David_Grusch_UFO_whistleblower_claims
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from 2012 to 2014
wouldn't budge. Cameron drafted in Freya to patrol Numbers 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street as she was a "tougher" and a "more street-wise predator." Freya
Freya_(cat)
American actor (born 1959)
David Hyde Pierce (born David Pierce; April 3, 1959) is an American actor. Known for his portrayal of psychiatrist Niles Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier
David_Hyde_Pierce
2025 American TV series
House of David is an American Biblical historical drama television series. Created, co-directed, and co-written by filmmaker Jon Erwin for Amazon Prime
House_of_David_(TV_series)
portraying David as a "paranoid sociopath" who was guilty of his crimes, which caused a young Amanda Clarke to believe her father was guilty of downing Flight
List_of_Revenge_characters
Memoir by David Cameron
Minister David Cameron, published by William Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins UK, on 19 September 2019. It gives an insight into his life at 10 Downing Street
For_the_Record_(book)
American singer
David Michael Draiman (born March 13, 1973) is an American heavy metal singer. Noted for his distorted baritone voice and percussive singing style, he
David_Draiman
British legal academic and former judge
human rights law in the United Kingdom. Feldman is an Emeritus Fellow of Downing College, Cambridge, an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln's Inn and an Academic
David_Feldman_(legal_scholar)
DAVID DOWNING
DAVID DOWNING
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie 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
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
DAVID DOWNING
DAVID DOWNING
Girl/Female
Spanish
The prized green emerald gemstone.
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Flute; Good Pleasant Music
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, Indian, Jamaican
A Small Fresh Water Stream; A Brook; A Stream; Breaking Forth; Dweller by the Brook; Lover
Boy/Male
Hindu
Most radiant
Girl/Female
Hindu
Successful lady, Yash, Victory
Boy/Male
Muslim
Indian saint in 1440, Great, Famous sufi saint
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
A Star; Son of Lord Shiva; Leader of Deva Army; A Hindu Calendar Month
Surname or Lastname
French
French : from the personal name Privat, Latin Privatus (from privatus ‘private citizen’, i.e. not a public official). This was the name of several early saints, including a bishop of Mende, martyred in the 3rd century.English : habitational name from a place in Hampshire, which probably gets its name from an unrecorded Old English word pryfet ‘privet’. This word is found from an early date in place names, for example Privett Farm in Standlynch, Wiltshire, which could be a source of the surname, but as a vocabulary element it is not recorded before the 16th century.
Male
Polish
Polish and Slovene form of Frankish Raginmund, RAJMUND means "wise protector."
Boy/Male
Hindu
DAVID DOWNING
DAVID DOWNING
DAVID DOWNING
DAVID DOWNING
DAVID DOWNING
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.
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.
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.
Timid; fearful.
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.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
a.
Avid.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Down
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.