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American military officer and Confederate States Army general (1790–1862)
senior Twiggs was the namesake for Twiggs County, Georgia. He was the nephew, through his mother, of David Emanuel, Governor of Georgia. Twiggs volunteered
David_E._Twiggs
United States Marine Corps general
Beijing during the Boxer Rebellion. The son of Marion Twiggs (daughter of General David E. Twiggs) and West Point graduate and U.S. Army officer, later
John_Twiggs_Myers
1847 battle of the Mexican–American War
and Romulo Diaz de la Vega. Scott's leading division, commanded by David E. Twiggs, reached the Cerro Gordo Pass on April 12. On April 12, Lieutenant
Battle_of_Cerro_Gordo
United States army commanded by Zachary Taylor in the Mexican-American War
the right wing of the army. The 2nd Brigade was commanded by Colonel David E. Twiggs and was the left wing. Taylor defeated the Mexican army at the battles
Army_of_Occupation_(Mexico)
Confederate States Army general (1807–1870)
David E. Twiggs surrendered all the American forces (about 4,000 men, including Lee, and commander of the Department of Texas) to the Texans. Twiggs immediately
Robert_E._Lee
United States Army general (1784–1869)
highest general officers (along with Winfield Scott, David E. Twiggs, William S. Harney, and Joseph E. Johnston) of the United States Army on the eve of
John_E._Wool
Confederate Army general (1807–1891)
governor. He was in the vanguard of the movement inland under Brig. Gen. David E. Twiggs and was severely wounded by grapeshot performing reconnaissance before
Joseph_E._Johnston
Major battle of the Mexican-American War
left, Taylor, with a force of 2,300 men and 400 wagons, placed Col. David E. Twiggs with Lt. Col. James S. McIntosh's 5th Infantry and Maj. Samuel Ringgold's
Battle_of_Palo_Alto
Topics referred to by the same term
during World War II Geography Twiggs County, Georgia Twiggs, West Virginia People with the surname Twiggs: David E. Twiggs (1790–1862), US soldier during
Twiggs
1847 battle of the Mexican–American War
advancing along the Tacubaya Road, but Casey was replaced by Major Levi Twiggs. Only Twiggs' division and Bennett Riley's brigade were left on the American right
Battle_of_Chapultepec
are within about 10 names of each other. A recent compilation by John and David Eicher show most historians who have studied the number have concluded that
List of American Civil War generals
List_of_American_Civil_War_generals
1861–1865 conflict in the United States
garrison—was surrendered in February to state forces by its general, David E. Twiggs, who joined the Confederacy. Referring to the seven Southern states
American_Civil_War
City in Florida, United States
1849, the Army returned to the Caloosahatchee River in 1850. Major David E. Twiggs, then stationed at Fort Brooke (present day-Tampa), gave orders for
Fort_Myers,_Florida
Adjutant and Inspector General of the armies of the Confederate States
the U.S. Army was to sign an order dismissing Brig. Gen. David E. Twiggs from the army. Twiggs had surrendered his command and supplies in Texas to the
Samuel_Cooper_(general)
Cavalry regiment of the United States Army
David Twiggs was given command of the regiment from COL William S. Harney, and he was lauded for his bravery at the Battle of Monterrey. COL Twiggs commanded
2nd Cavalry Regiment (United States)
2nd_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States)
Type of facial hair
a contemporary chinstrap beard Henry David Thoreau, famous Transcendental philosopher and author. David E. Twiggs, U.S. Army general who wore a chinstrap
Chinstrap_beard
1847 battle of the Mexican-American War
letter from General Scott ordering Worth's troops to join General David E. Twiggs and General John A. Quitman's divisions in Veracruz, prompting Santa
Battle_of_Buena_Vista
Secret society in the mid-19th-century US
United States Army Brevet Maj. Gen. David E. Twiggs surrendered the arsenal peacefully to the secessionists. Twiggs was appointed a major general in the
Knights_of_the_Golden_Circle
Irish-born American United States Army and Union Army major general (1792-1881)
overruled a proposed frontal attack of the fortifications by general David E. Twiggs. He fought at the Battle of Cerro Gordo along with the future Confederate
Robert_Patterson
Series of engagements in September of 1847, during the Mexican–American War
2012), 649–71. Bauer, K. Jack, The Mexican–American War, 1846–48 Nevin, David; editor, The Mexican War (1978) Alcaraz, Ramon et al. Apuntes Para la Historia
Battle_for_Mexico_City
American politician
most notable being American Civil War General David E. Twiggs. Another son was USMC Major Levi Twiggs. Twiggs served as a lieutenant in a militia company
John_Twiggs
U.S. Union Army general
to Washington, D.C., in March 1861. In February 1861, Brig. Gen. David E. Twiggs was dismissed from the Army for treason by outgoing U.S. President
Edwin_Vose_Sumner
Military unit
2nd Infantry Regiment was sent to Camargo, Mexico and joined General David E. Twiggs' Brigade. From September 1846 to December 1847 the regiment campaigned
2nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
2nd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
American army general (1816–1870)
Gen. David E. Twiggs, the commander of the Department of Texas, harbored secessionist sympathies and could not be trusted in his post. Twiggs did indeed
George_Henry_Thomas
1853-61 command of the U.S. Army overseeing "the frontier"
Department of Kentucky on August 15, 1861. Frémont was relieved by Maj. Gen. David Hunter under the orders of President Abraham Lincoln, contingent upon the
Department_of_the_West
American military officer (1793–1847)
Their son, George Decatur Twiggs, was also killed while serving in the Mexican-American War. The USS Twiggs (DD-127) and USS Twiggs (DD-591) were named in
Levi_Twiggs
Natural tidal lake in Texas, United States
Texas considered whether to secede from the United States, General David E. Twiggs, commander of federal troops in Texas negotiated with state leaders
Green_Lake_(Texas)
Confederate States Army officer (1803–1862)
thrash them wherever they catch them." In March 1857, Brigadier General David E. Twiggs was appointed permanent commander of the department and Johnston returned
Albert_Sidney_Johnston
Confederate States Army general (1811-1862)
U.S. Volunteers. At the war's end, McCulloch scouted for Maj. Gen. David E. Twiggs, but joined the rush to the California gold fields in 1849. While he
Benjamin_McCulloch
Senior military leaders of the Confederate States of America
Bongard, David L., Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography, Castle Books, 1992, 1st Ed., ISBN 0-7858-0437-4. Eicher, John H., and Eicher, David J., Civil
General officers in the Confederate States Army
General_officers_in_the_Confederate_States_Army
United States historic place
the Headquarters for Texas military affairs. At this site, General David E. Twiggs surrendered $1,600,000 in federal property to the forces of Confederate
Gunter_Hotel
Island in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America
Confederates named the uncompleted structure Fort Twiggs after Confederate General David E. Twiggs. The island later became a prison for Confederate prisoners
Ship_Island
Consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States
Richmond County is in the Richmond County School System. David E. Twiggs John Twiggs Levi Twiggs State of Georgia portal National Register of Historic Places
Richmond_County,_Georgia
United States Army general (1786–1866)
attack Santa Anna's position on two fronts, sending a force led by David E. Twiggs against Santa Anna's left flank, while another force, led by Gideon
Winfield_Scott
1847 battle of the Mexican–American War
division at Tacubaya, Gideon Johnson Pillow's division at Mixcoac, David E. Twiggs division at San Ángel, and John A. Quitman's division at San Agustín
Battle_of_Molino_del_Rey
upon the ratification of a peace treaty; career Regular Army officers David E. Twiggs and Stephen W. Kearny were promoted to the new grades. The next year
List of brigadier generals in the United States Regular Army before February 2, 1901
List_of_brigadier_generals_in_the_United_States_Regular_Army_before_February_2,_1901
1847 battle of the Mexican–American War
Pedregal during the night so Scott could coordinate a diversion using Twiggs. Twiggs did so at 5 AM, just as Smith struck Valencia from the rear. Valencia
Battle_of_Contreras
US Army post in New Mexico and Texas, US
8th Infantry Regiment. At the outbreak of the American Civil War, David E. Twiggs, the Commander of the Department of Texas, ordered the garrison to
Fort_Bliss
United States and Confederate States Army officer (1811–1889)
In February 1850, Major General David E. Twiggs named Fort Myers for his future son-in-law; Myers married Marion Twiggs before 1861. After accepting the
Abraham_Myers
United States Army general
Mexico City Campaign he was assigned as medical director of General David E. Twiggs regular division and was afterwards ordered to organize and command
Charles_Stuart_Tripler
Union Army General and governor of California (1822–1894)
in command of Fort Brown, Texas, and refused the order of Maj. Gen. David E. Twiggs, a southern sympathizer, to surrender to the newly established Confederate
George_Stoneman
Thomas J. Devine, Dr. Philip N. Luckett met with U.S. Army General David E. Twiggs on February 8, 1861, to arrange the surrender of the federal property
Texas in the American Civil War
Texas_in_the_American_Civil_War
United States historic place
the new commander of the Department of Texas, Brevet Major General David E. Twiggs stated, "I do not want the camels in my command." He did, however,
Old_Camp_Verde
37. Hansen, 1861, p. 23. McPherson, 1982, p. 79. Potter, David M. completed and edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher The Impending Crisis: America Before the Civil
Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War
Timeline_of_events_leading_to_the_American_Civil_War
American poet
Sarah Lowe Twiggs (pen name, S. L. Twiggs; March 29, 1839 – February 7, 1920) was an American poet. She was employed by the Department of the Interior
Sarah_Lowe_Twiggs
US and Mexican military order
Engineer Aide-de-Camp: 2nd Lt Zealous B. Tower Home Squadron Commodore David Conner Commodore Matthew C. Perry BG Juan Estaban Morales 2nd-in-command:
Siege of Veracruz order of battle
Siege_of_Veracruz_order_of_battle
Texas when the U. S. forces in that state were surrendered by General David E. Twiggs, and before the close of 1861 he was paroled as a prisoner of war and
Eugène_Hilarian_Abadie
Howitzer
William J. Worth's division, Light Battery K, 1st U.S. Artillery – David E. Twiggs' division, Light Battery I, 1st U.S. Artillery – Gideon Pillow's division
M1841_12-pounder_howitzer
American socialist and anarchist newspaper editor
the Gulf of Mexico to intercept and capture the forces of General David E. Twiggs, who had evacuated Texas en route to Washington, D.C. Upon his return
Albert_Parsons
American politician (1803–1870)
another Texas commissioner of safety to negotiate with U.S. Army General David E. Twiggs for the peaceful surrender of Federal garrisons in Texas. Maverick
Samuel_Maverick
Confederate Army general (1829–1910)
the West, including two years in Louisiana as an aide to Brig. Gen. David E. Twiggs. Later he accompanied Albert Sidney Johnston's expedition to Utah Territory
Alfred_Cumming_(general)
United States Army officer (1818-1864)
twenty-eight horses, with an additional ten privates wounded. Colonel David E. Twiggs, the regimental commander, commented that "After the unsurpassed, if
Charles_A._May
biologist David Tweed, Australian businessman David Tweh (born 1998), Liberian footballer David E. Twiggs (1790–1862), American army officer David Twohill
List of people with given name David
List_of_people_with_given_name_David
United States historic place
ammunition. The first troops were in the barracks by February 1837. Colonel David E. Twiggs, the commanding officer of the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons, was chosen
Jackson_Barracks
National Historic Site of the United States
trails. The fort was evacuated in April 1861 under orders from General David E. Twiggs at the start of the Civil War. During John R. Baylor's invasion of
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Fort_Davis_National_Historic_Site
Conflicts in Florida between the US govt. and Seminole Nation (1816–58)
War Department began a new buildup in Florida, placing Major General David E. Twiggs in command, and the state called up two companies of mounted volunteers
Seminole_Wars
U.S. army officer
taken as a prisoner of war by the Confederates when Brigadier General David E. Twiggs surrendered the Union command on February 18, 1861. On April 25, 1862
William Hoffman (United States Army)
William_Hoffman_(United_States_Army)
American sloop in 1846
action, Albany landed the reserve elements under Brigadier General David E. Twiggs. Because the Mexican leaders chose not to oppose the landings, Albany
USS_Albany_(1846)
US Army fort in Texas, used 1852–1890s
States and joined the Confederate States of America. Major General David E. Twiggs, commander of the Department of Texas since 1857, surrendered its equipment
Fort_Phantom_Hill
County in Texas, United States
orders from United States Army General David E. Twiggs, Fort Clark was surrendered to the Texas Commission. Twiggs was dismissed by the United States for
Kinney_County,_Texas
United States historic place
federal garrisons and property in the state. Brevet Major General David E. Twiggs, commander of the Department of Texas since 1857, capitulated. He issued
Fort_Lancaster
American Confederate brigadier general
Lt. Col. James S. McIntosh, were part of the 2nd Brigade under Col. David E. Twiggs. Participating in the Texas Campaign Ruggles fought in the battles
Daniel_Ruggles
American general (1793–1861)
was brevetted to full colonel and commanded a brigade of regulars in David E. Twiggs' division of the Army of Occupation. At the Battle of Monterrey, Garland
John_Garland_(general)
and 4- 4 lbs. about one battery). Or about ten batteries. General Scott Twiggs' Official Report American Quarterly Register and Magazine p.571 A History
Battle of Cerro Gordo order of battle
Battle_of_Cerro_Gordo_order_of_battle
Texas politician and Indian agent (1815-1859)
Col. W.C. Dalrymple, Texas Troops on 21 February 1861, after General David E. Twiggs agreed to surrender all federal military posts. It was during this
Robert_Neighbors
United States Army general (1827–1879)
Confederate authorities following the surrender of U.S. troops by Maj. Gen. David E. Twiggs. He was allowed to travel back to the North. He made his way to Washington
Kenner_Garrard
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2025
David Lindon Lammy (born 19 July 1972) is a British politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Secretary of State for Justice
David_Lammy
United States historic place
buildings ... nearly all are stone and adobe with thatched roofs." General David E. Twiggs ordered the fort evacuated on 21 February 1861, just before the outbreak
Fort_Duncan
US Army organization
Sidney Johnston, April 1, 1856, to May 18, 1857 Brevet Major General David E. Twiggs, May 18, 1857, to February 19, 1861 Lt. Colonel Washington Seawell
Department_of_Texas
Battle during the First Cortina War
point the United States Army became involved. On November 13, General David E. Twiggs ordered Major Samuel P. Heintzelman to lead an expedition of several
Battle_of_La_Ebonal
Mexican freedom fighter (1809–1874)
Justice Benito Juárez, who became president of Mexico in 1858. General David E. Twiggs abandoned Fort Brown in 1859. On September 28, Juan Cortina captured
José_María_Jesús_Carbajal
Confederate naval officer (1809–1877)
naval defenses of the city, but clashed with Major General David E. Twiggs over several guns Twiggs had taken and refused to return for arming gunboats. On
Lawrence_Rousseau
Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1847, serving with the 2nd Infantry as part of David E. Twiggs' Brigade and participating in battles including Veracruz, Cerro Gordo
Hannibal_Day
filing numerous complaints with the regional commander, Major General David E. Twiggs. Jackson's army career thereafter took a sharp downward turn, and he
Military career of Stonewall Jackson
Military_career_of_Stonewall_Jackson
19th Century U.S. Army Fortification
Marcy – Bvt. Second Lieut., 5th Infantry, 1832-1835 Edwin Vose Sumner David E. Twiggs - Maj. Charlotte Ouisconsin Clark Van Cleve Horatio P. Van Cleve –
Fort_Winnebago
American judge
on the Rio Grande near Matamoros and was an interpreter for Colonel David E. Twiggs, commander of the American forces occupying that city during the Mexican–American
William_G._Dryden
Luckett met on February 8, 1861, with United States Army General David E. Twiggs to arrange the surrender of the Federal property in San Antonio, including
Philip_N._Luckett
General Surgeon Charles S. Tripler Maj. William Turnbull Brig. Gen. David E. Twiggs – Major General, CSA Maj. Abraham Van Buren – Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
List of members of the Aztec Club of 1847
List_of_members_of_the_Aztec_Club_of_1847
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
surrendered to Twiggs, by tribal leaders the damage had already been done. Fort Hamer was established in November 1849, as part of an order by Twiggs to establish
Fort_Hamer,_Florida
immediate superior, Capt. George Stoneman, refused to surrender when Gen. David E. Twiggs attempted to give up his entire command to the Confederates, thus effecting
Guilford_Dudley_Bailey
American soldier (1820s–1927)
years, and was fighting by February or early March. He served under David E. Twiggs in the Siege of Veracruz and the Battle of Cerro Gordo. By the time
Amasa_Clark
United States historic site in Alabama
response to these attacks, Major General Edmund P. Gaines ordered Major David E. Twiggs to set out from Fort Montgomery and establish a new post on the Conecuh
Fort_Montgomery_(Alabama)
American and Confederate Army officer (1821–1878)
On February 16, 1861, Brigadier General and Brevet Major General David E. Twiggs, a Georgia native, surrendered all U.S. forts in Texas to Texas Confederates
Thomas_Grimke_Rhett
Brigadier general
by Major Robert Anderson. Gardner was ordered to report to General David E. Twiggs in Texas. On July 23, 1861, following the outbreak of the Civil War
John L. Gardner (brigadier general)
John_L._Gardner_(brigadier_general)
2000 novel by Jeffrey Shaara
American commanders, including William J. Worth, Gideon Pillow, and David E. Twiggs, portraying them as mostly incompetent soldiers, who were little more
Gone_for_Soldiers
United States historic place
all Federal garrisons and property in Texas. Brevet Major General David E. Twiggs, commander of the Department of Texas since 1857, complied on February
Fort McKavett State Historic Site
Fort_McKavett_State_Historic_Site
American Union Army general (1821-1870)
conduct at Contreras and Churubusco. He served on the staff of Gen. David E. Twiggs for the rest of the war. He was promoted to captain, 3rd U.S. Infantry
William_T._H._Brooks
United States Army general and politician (1790–1853)
brevetted brigadier general and assumed command of the 2nd Brigade in David E. Twiggs's Second Division. He led his brigade at the Battle of Contreras and
Bennet_C._Riley
Military unit
States government supplies and munitions. In response, Major General David E. Twiggs surrendered government property and ordered Federal troops to evacuate
1st_Texas_Field_Battery
American brigadier general (c.1821–1875)
Regiment. On June 12, 1861, he became aide-de-camp to Major General David E. Twiggs. Higgins supervised the construction of the defenses of Ship Island
Edward Higgins (Confederate general)
Edward_Higgins_(Confederate_general)
Fletcher-class destroyer
was the second ship to be named for Major Levi Twiggs (1793–1847) of the United States Marine Corps. Twiggs was laid down on 20 January 1943 at the Charleston
USS_Twiggs_(DD-591)
American military officer (1810–1884)
Durant, Oklahoma. In 1846 Blakes' regiment, originally commanded by David E. Twiggs, participated in the Battle for Mexico City under command of Edwin
George_A.H._Blake
Historic fort in Georgia, USA
November 19, 1817, he ordered Major Twiggs to go to Fowltown and bring back Neamathla and his leading men. Twiggs left November 20 and reached Fowltown
Fort Scott (Flint River, Georgia)
Fort_Scott_(Flint_River,_Georgia)
British politician (born 1970)
was appointed Parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to the Home Secretary David Blunkett. Following Blunkett's first resignation in 2004, he became PPS
Andy_Burnham
American historical site in Alabama
and Thomas Crawford. A US Army company under the command of Captain David E. Twiggs arrived at the fort prior to the North and South Carolina militia.
Fort_Hull
American politician, lawyer and military leader (1811–1861)
was assigned to General James Shields's Illinois brigade in General David E. Twiggs's division. When Shields was badly wounded in an artillery barrage,
Edward_D._Baker
to Alabama along with Companies B and C, and served under Colonel David E. Twiggs during the removal of the Creek nation of Native Americans out of the
Battery_A,_2nd_U.S._Artillery
American politician
Tribulations: The Life of Judge H.D.D. Twiggs, Part One Archived February 23, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Hansford Dade Duncan Twiggs - Men of Mark in Georgia -
Hansford_Dade_Duncan_Twiggs
United States Army general
1858–1859, but was made prisoner of war near San Antonio, Texas by Gen. David E. Twiggs on 9 May 1861. He was not exchanged until 20 August 1862, when he was
Isaac_Van_Duzen_Reeve
American general
1861, Waite superseded Brevet Major General David E. Twiggs as commander of the Department of Texas as Twiggs surrendered the department to the Confederates
Carlos_Waite
DAVID E-TWIGGS
DAVID E-TWIGGS
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
English
(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
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
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
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
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
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
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
DAVID E-TWIGGS
DAVID E-TWIGGS
Girl/Female
Australian, German
Carl; A Man; Female Version of Charles
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name for someone from Cartledge in Derbyshire, named from Old Norse kartr ‘rocky ground’ + Old English læcc ‘boggy stream’ (both unattested).
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada, Tamil
White Horse
Biblical
king of health; magnificent king
Girl/Female
Tamil
Chitrangi | சிதà¯à®°à®¾à®‚கீ
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Principle
Girl/Female
American, Assamese, Christian, French, German, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu
Ruby; Sorrows
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Angel of Heaven
Male
Native American
Native American Miwok name LEYATI means "shaped like an abalone shell."
Girl/Female
Indian
Pleasant, Wonderful, Happy or full of laughter
DAVID E-TWIGGS
DAVID E-TWIGGS
DAVID E-TWIGGS
DAVID E-TWIGGS
DAVID E-TWIGGS
v. t.
To liken; to compa/e.
pl.
of Notopodium
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Timid; fearful.
e
(imp.) of Wit
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.
superl.
Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like.
a.
Lower by a semitone; flat; as, E molle, that is, E flat.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
e. i.
To cut with a grating sound; to cut; to penetrate or pierce harshly; as, the griding sword.
n.
See Set, n., 2 (e) and 3.
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.
superl.
Possessing a characteristic quality in a supreme or superior degree; as, high (i. e., intense) heat; high (i. e., full or quite) noon; high (i. e., rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i. e., complete) pleasure; high (i. e., deep or vivid) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc.
n.
See Elevator, n. (e).
a.
Avid.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
e. t.
To make cool.