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Canadian actor
David Eisner (born March 3, 1958) is a Canadian actor. Best known for his recurring television role in King of Kensington and his regular roles in Hangin'
David_Eisner_(actor)
Topics referred to by the same term
David Eisner may refer to: David Eisner (chief executive), American business and political official David Eisner (actor) (born 1958), Canadian actor David
David_Eisner
American businessman (born 1942)
Michael Dammann Eisner (/ˈaɪznər/ EYEZ-nər; born March 7, 1942) is an American businessman and media proprietor who served as chairman and chief executive
Michael_Eisner
Canadian actor
David Lovgren is a Canadian actor. He had a recurring role in the espionage series Intelligence. He graduated in theatre at Studio 58, Langara College
David_Lovgren
American businesswoman, fashion designer and actress (born 1986)
Louis Eisner in October 2017. Eisner is the son of Eric Eisner, former president of The Geffen Company and a philanthropist who founded the Young Eisner Scholars
Ashley_Olsen
Fictional character
crimefighter appearing in American comic books. Created by cartoonist Will Eisner, he first appeared as the main feature of a comic book insert in the Sunday
The_Spirit_(character)
American actor (1955–2022)
Kevin Conroy (November 30, 1955 – November 10, 2022) was an American actor. He appeared in a variety of stage performances, television series, and television
Kevin_Conroy
2010 American horror film by Breck Eisner
that turns those infected into violent killers. It is directed by Breck Eisner based on a screenplay by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright. George A. Romero, who
The_Crazies_(2010_film)
American writer, podcaster and actor
Jordan David Morris is an American writer of television and comics, podcast personality and actor. In 2000, While attending UC Santa Cruz, Morris co-hosted
Jordan_Morris_(screenwriter)
American voice actor
to do so. He is also known for his roles in video games, such as Byleth Eisner in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Aether in Genshin Impact, Espresso Cookie
Zach_Aguilar
American-Canadian actor
Richmond at variety.com The Love Crimes Of Gillian Guess review by Ken Eisner at variety.com TV Guide. Triangle Publications. 2007. "Eleventh Hour garners
Ben_Bass_(actor)
American actor (b. 1982)
2004). "Review: 'Friday Night Lights'". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2016. Eisner, Ken (June 30, 2005). "Review: 'Deepwater'". Variety. Retrieved May 12,
Lucas_Black
2005 American action-adventure film by Breck Eisner
Sahara is a 2005 action-adventure film directed by Breck Eisner based on the best-selling 1992 novel of the same name by Clive Cussler. It stars Matthew
Sahara_(2005_film)
American film producer and media proprietor (born 1950)
Michael Eisner, overseeing the production of films including 48 Hrs., Terms of Endearment, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. In 1984, Eisner became
Jeffrey_Katzenberg
American media executive (born 1951)
1996. Iger was named president of Disney in 2000 and succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, until his contract expired in 2020. He was then executive
Bob_Iger
1922 silent film by F. W. Murnau
by Carl Mayer. Lotte Eisner described Galeen's screenplay as "voll Poesie, voll Rhythmus" ("full of poetry, full of rhythm"). Actor Conrad Veidt was offered
Nosferatu
Canadian actor
Kaj-Erik Eriksen (born 15 February 1979) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his roles as David Scali in The Commish, Danny Farrell in the television
Kaj-Erik_Eriksen
American businessman and filmmaker (1930–2009)
of the company's top two executives: Ron W. Miller in 1984 and Michael Eisner in 2005. At the time of his death, he held more than 16 million shares (about
Roy_E._Disney
Canadian actor (born 1955)
Between Us review by Tony Scott at variety.com Live Bait review by Ken Eisner at variety.com An Unexpected Family review by Tony Scott at variety.com
Kevin_McNulty_(actor)
1920 film by Robert Wiene
asylum, for Eisner, has a broader connotation as a statement on social reality in the context of the "state of exception". Here, Eisner claims, the militarist
The_Cabinet_of_Dr._Caligari
Dominique Dunne, actress Breck Eisner, TV and film director Tony Fagenson, songwriter, drummer Douglas Fairbanks Jr., actor Beanie Feldstein, actress Ayda
List of Harvard-Westlake School alumni
List_of_Harvard-Westlake_School_alumni
author Pam Houston, James Frey; former Disney Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner; criminologist and father of "evidence-based policing" Lawrence Sherman;
List of Denison University people
List_of_Denison_University_people
2020 mystery science fiction comic book series
person on Earth. The series has received numerous accolades, including five Eisner Award nominations. FBI special agent Cole Turner is brought to a secret
The_Department_of_Truth
1997 film by Paul Anderson
science fiction horror film directed by Paul Anderson and written by Philip Eisner. It stars Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, and Joely Richardson
Event_Horizon_(film)
American businessman (born 1946)
Michael Eisner. Ovitz quickly grew frustrated with his role in the company and vague definition of duties. After a tumultuous year as Eisner's second in
Michael_Ovitz
Canadian actor (born 1962)
review by Carole Horst at variety.com Lunch with Charles review by Ken Eisner at variety.com "A labour of love" by Alexandra Gill at theglobeandmail.com
Nicholas_Lea
American film and television director and actor
December 10, 1962) is an American director, producer, actor and writer. He is the son of actor Walter Matthau and actress/author Carol Grace. Matthau
Charles_Matthau
1986 animated mystery film
board of directors appointed Michael Eisner, who had resigned from Paramount Pictures, to become the new CEO. Eisner recruited former production head Jeffrey
The_Great_Mouse_Detective
2025 film by Francis Lawrence
Archived from the original on November 15, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2024. Eisner, Ari. "Frank Darabont Interview". UGO.com. Archived from the original on
The_Long_Walk_(2025_film)
American writer (1956–2025)
influential comic book writers of the modern era, David earned several awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur
Peter_David
American actor and martial artist (born 1972)
special The Last Electric Knight, alongside Gil Gerard presented by Michael Eisner. He also appeared in an episode of the hit television series MacGyver in
Ernie_Reyes_Jr.
Surname list
Canadian actor Edward Eisner (1929–1987), Hungarian-born physicist Elliot W. Eisner, Professor of Art and Education at Stanford University Eric Eisner, son
Eisner_(surname)
Welsh actor (born 1964)
Mark Lewis Jones (born 1964 or 1965) is a Welsh actor. He has played roles in a number of Welsh TV series, as well as other roles in a range of TV series
Mark_Lewis_Jones
British film actor
2014. "The Big Swap". Total Film. 12 June 1998. Retrieved 8 June 2014. Eisner, Ken (25 October 1998). "Review: 'Razor Blade Smile'". Variety. Retrieved
Kevin_Howarth
2003 film by Gore Verbinski
picture, and when Eisner came to visit, Eisner was astonished by what had been created. As recalled in the book DisneyWar, Eisner asked "Why does it
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_The_Curse_of_the_Black_Pearl
American cartoonist and producer (born 1991)
Out, his autobiographical collection. Stevenson's work has won multiple Eisner Awards as well as a Daytime Emmy Award and a GLAAD Media Award. Stevenson
ND_Stevenson
Canadian actor (born 1956)
Saltzman (born June 17, 1956) is a Canadian actor and theater director. He is a co-artistic director with David Eisner at the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company
Avery_Saltzman
1985 film by Bruce Beresford
Elder David Graham as Ephraimite Elder John Hallam as Philistine Armour Bearer Tomás Milián as Akiss (uncredited) In July 1978 Michael Eisner of Paramount
King_David_(film)
American actor (1934–2004)
1973. Triangle Publications: 84. 1973. Retrieved 10 July 2025. Eisner, Joel; Krinsky, David (1984). Television Comedy Series: An Episode Guide to 153 TV
Victor_Argo
American TV comedy series (2016–2017)
the production to series. On June 11, 2015, it was announced that Keith Eisner and Eric Weinberg would serve as additional executive producers for the
Graves_(TV_series)
Comic book series by Jeff Smith
comedy and dark fantasy. Bone has received numerous awards, among them ten Eisner Awards and eleven Harvey Awards. Bone follows the eponymous Bone cousins
Bone_(comics)
1980 American satirical comedy film
Eventually the Airplane! script found its way to Paramount through Michael Eisner, who had learned of the script via Susan Baerwald, another scriptwriter
Airplane!
2008 film by Andrew Fleming
starring Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Amy Poehler, and David Arquette. It was produced by Eric Eisner, Leonid Rozhetskin, and Aaron Ryder. Hamlet 2 was filmed
Hamlet_2
Michael Caine is an English retired actor who has appeared in over 130 films and has had multiple television appearances. Caine's acting career began
Michael_Caine_filmography
1987 American TV series or program
action-adventure film based on the comic book character The Spirit by Will Eisner. The film went through a 10 year development cycle when producer Paul Aratow
The_Spirit_(1987_film)
American comic book writer
Brubaker has won numerous awards for his comics work, including seven Eisner Awards, two Harvey Awards, an Ignatz Award, and a GLAAD Media Award. In
Ed_Brubaker
German actor
for One Night (1933) Bordwell, David. The Films of Carl Theodor Dreyer. University of California Press, 1992. Eisner, Lotte H. The Haunted Screen: Expressionism
Alexander_Murski
2005 film by Gabrielle Savage Dockterman
on May 28, 2005. It was released on DVD and VHS on January 10, 2006. Ken Eisner of Variety wrote that "Glover's finely etched performance is the main thing
Missing_in_America
American comic book series
comic book ran for 100 issues over ten years (1999 to 2009) and won the Eisner Award and Harvey Award. A sequel, 100 Bullets: Brother Lono was released
100_Bullets
American comic book artist and writer (1971–2024)
films have made extensive use of his art. He received multiple Eagle and Eisner Awards and nominations for his work. Johnny Mac Cassaday was born on December
John_Cassaday
American comic book writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer
in superhero fiction and other genres. His work has been nominated for Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards. In the comic industry, he is best known for his
Matt_Kindt
1996 American film
unimpressed about it. This vagueness was highlighted by Variety editor Ken Eisner, who acknowledged that Koepp's "cool lensing, tight cutting and minimal
The_Trigger_Effect
Comic book series
not allowed to leave. The series received critical acclaim, winning four Eisner Awards including the 2022 award for Best New Series. A second "cycle" in
The_Nice_House
Spanish Mexican cartoonist (born 1937)
including Shazam Awards, a Harvey Award, an Inkpot Award, a Reuben Award, an Eisner Award, and a National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Award. In October 2024
Sergio_Aragonés
Canadian TV series or program
Judaism and community David Reale as Asher, the married son of Rabbi Morris, who develops an attraction towards Viv David Eisner as Rabbi Morris, who hires
Less_Than_Kosher
French actor (born 1958)
August 1958) is a French actor. He is a seven-time César Award nominee, four for Best Actor and three for Best Supporting Actor. Internationally, he is
Lambert_Wilson
Comic book series by Stan Sakai
has been awarded 10 Eisner Awards and over 20 nominations. 1996 Eisner Award for "Best Letterer" (Groo and Usagi Yojimbo) 1996 Eisner Award for "Talent
Usagi_Yojimbo
David Eisner (disambiguation), multiple people David Elliott (disambiguation), multiple people David Ellis (disambiguation), multiple people David Emanuel
List of people with given name David
List_of_people_with_given_name_David
American actor
Bob Thornton (as Karl Chiders from Sling Blade), Stone Phillips, Michael Eisner, Brad Pitt, Don Knotts (as Ralph Furley from Three's Company), Keith Richards
Pat_Kilbane
Fictional character in ''Oliver Twist''
creators such as Will Eisner have reinterpreted the character from more sympathetic or critical perspectives, as in Eisner's 2003 graphic novel Fagin
Fagin
American actor
an American actor and producer of film and television. Ebert, Roger. "A solid war effort". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 11 July 2024. Eisner, Ken (25 November
Peter_Holden
American actress (1944–2024)
Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018. Eisner, Ken (June 21, 2001). "Ghost World". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
Teri_Garr
Retired annual Canadian media award
The Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor in Comedy Series is an annual Canadian television award, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Canadian_Screen_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Comedy_Series
American actor
character Ben on the long-running web series Prom Queen produced by Michael Eisner for Vuguru and The CW. He also performed in the soap opera Days of Our Lives
Sean_Hankinson
Canadian actress (born 1974)
3, USA and Canada. Springer. pp. 114, 263, 297. ISBN 9781349587889. Ken Eisner (June 20, 2007). "Review: 'One of Our Own'". Variety. Retrieved March 18
Claire_Rankin
American actor (born 1976)
director John Frank Levey (ER, Shameless, The West Wing), top agent Todd Eisner (A3 Artists Agency, APA, Innovative Artists Talent & Literacy Agency, Inc
Chi_Muoi_Lo
American puppeteer (1951–1992)
and Turbo Doozer were taken over by Dan Garza, John Tartaglia, and Ali J. Eisner, respectively. Hunt's biography, Funny Boy, written by Jessica Max Stein
Richard_Hunt_(puppeteer)
American television sitcom (1976–1983)
Miller-Boyett Productions. According to former Paramount president Michael Eisner, Cindy Williams had refused to do the Laverne & Shirley spin-off, so her
Laverne_&_Shirley
1979 Canadian film by David Cronenberg
archival service (link) Goldberg, Matt (August 10, 2010). "Breck Eisner Leaves The Brood and David Fincher Departs Black Hole". Collider.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint:
The_Brood
American media and entertainment conglomerate
sector, began to decline. In 1984, Disney's shareholders voted Michael Eisner as CEO, who led a reversal of the company's decline through a combination
The_Walt_Disney_Company
Film series
Island to Michael Eisner as a potential Pirates of the Caribbean film, buoyed by support from development staff at Disney. Eisner turned it down, due
Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)
Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_(film_series)
American television and animation writer (1955–2020)
a moderately successful imprint (amongst the titles published were the Eisner-nominated After School Nightmare, adapted by Mallory Reaves and edited by
David_Wise_(writer)
American actor and comedian (1933–2005)
Frank John Gorshin Jr. (April 5, 1933 – May 17, 2005) was an American actor, comedian and impressionist. He made many guest appearances on television
Frank_Gorshin
English magician and actor
Ali Cook (also credited as Alistair Cook) is an English actor and comedian from Yorkshire. Cook played Sgt. Paul McMellon in the feature film Kajaki,
Ali_Cook
Comic book series
primarily by J. G. Jones and Massimo Carnevale. The series received three Eisner Awards. A ten-episode television series adaptation of the first volume aired
Y:_The_Last_Man
British actor and musician
Maxton Gig Beesley Jr. (born 16 April 1971) is an English actor and musician. His television and film credits include The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Max_Beesley
2006 Spanish Gothic dark fantasy film by Guillermo del Toro
Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2007. Eisner, Ken (11 May 2016). "Labyrinth's faun unmasked". straight.com. Archived
Pan's_Labyrinth
American actress (born 1963)
Publishing Ltd: 87–109. doi:10.5367/000000009787586389. S2CID 147291754. Eisner, Ken (August 10, 1997). "Scratch the Surface". Variety. Hammer, Josh (June
Phoebe_Cates
2007 American TV series or program
Queen is the first web series produced by former Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner's new production company Vuguru and veteran production company Big Fantastic
Prom_Queen_(web_series)
1997 musical by Alan Menken and Tim Rice
speculation", on August 19, 1996 The King David project was officially re-announced by Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner at a press event in Sardi's theatrical
King_David_(musical)
1975 American crime drama film by Sidney Lumet
com. Edelstein, David (March 2018). "Al Pacino on His Legendary Roles". Vulture. Retrieved January 6, 2021. Eisner, Joel; Krinsky, David (1984). Television
Dog_Day_Afternoon
American actress (born 1934)
Press. July 22, 1962. p. 20. Retrieved April 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Eisner, Lisa; Alonso, Román (February 20, 2005). "The Invitation, Please". The
Dani_Crayne
1977 film by John Badham
Donna Pescow was considered almost "too pretty" by Paramount heads Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg for the role of Annette. She corrected this matter
Saturday_Night_Fever
creator of the daily comic strip Mutts Tim Sale (attended late 1970s) – Eisner Award-winning comics artist primarily known for his collaborations with
List of School of Visual Arts people
List_of_School_of_Visual_Arts_people
Killing of a human by another human
sort promoted by Protestantism, and necessitated by schools and factories. Eisner argues that macro-level indicators for societal efforts to promote civility
Homicide
1986 American TV series or program
perpetually fidgety and nerdy Frank Hope (Rich Brown) is the host. His co-host is David Greene, a very tall man who is always angry. Greene seems to not want to
Beyond_Vaudeville
American illustrator and writer (born 1966)
interview that they were no longer together. Thompson has won multiple Eisner Awards, including in 2001 for best painter for Scary Godmother, 2004 for
Jill_Thompson
American film producer, screenwriter and actor (1943–1996)
also claimed he created the concept for Beverly Hills Cop, which Michael Eisner denied. In the movie industry, professionals working with Simpson would
Don_Simpson
American television and film actor (born 1972)
Retrieved 2024-05-26. Eisner, Ken (1999-06-14). "Love Happens". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-26. "Ryan Matthew". Behind the Voice Actors (A green check mark
Ryan_Bollman
Private college in Granville, Ohio, U.S.
(1918–1924) Margot Singer (2005–) Steve Carell, comedian, actor James Clear, best-selling author Michael Eisner, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt
Denison_University
Collection of essays by Louise Brooks
William Shawn, an afterword, "A Witness Speaks," by film historian Lotte H. Eisner, as well as a condensed filmography and illustrations. Lulu in Hollywood
Lulu_in_Hollywood
People from the State of Ohio
Berry (actor, fashion model) (Cleveland) Andy Biersack (actor and musician) (Cincinnati) David Birney (actor) (Cleveland) James R. Black (actor) (Lima
List_of_people_from_Ohio
Canadian film director and producer
September 2016). "Southern stories told on film". The Western Producer. Eisner, Ken (24 September 2014). "VIFF 2014: Julia Kwan's Everything Will Be captures
David_Christensen
American actress (born 1984)
other actors. She also played the femme fatale Silken Floss in The Spirit (2008), based on the newspaper comic strip of the same name by Will Eisner. It
Scarlett_Johansson
1991 film by Joe Johnston
Michael Eisner wanted a straight NASA-type helmet, but Johnston convinced the studio otherwise. Johnston also had to convince Disney to let him cast actor Billy
The_Rocketeer_(film)
Cemetery in Westchester County, New York
(1880–1951), lawyer, New York State Assemblyman, judge, conductor Anne Eisner Putnam (1911–1967), painter Otto Rank (1884–1939), psychiatrist Vincenzo
Ferncliff_Cemetery
1986 film by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker
contacted by Michael Eisner, who became head of Disney after working with the trio at Paramount. According to David Zucker, Eisner "said he had a script
Ruthless_People
English actress (born 1992)
Zawe Ashton? | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 11 July 2025. Eisner, Ken (13 July 2004). "Secret Passage". Variety. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
Holly_Earl
letter from 1907 includes a poem Kafka claims he wrote "years ago." Minze Eisner Tile Rössler The letters to Milena Jesenská and Felice Bauer are collected
Letters to Family, Friends, and Editors
Letters_to_Family,_Friends,_and_Editors
American writer (born 1972)
(2008–2013). Awards include: Bram Stoker Awards, British Fantasy Awards, and an Eisner Award. Joe Hill was born in 1972 to authors Tabitha King (née Spruce) and
Joe_Hill_(writer)
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; 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
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ 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
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
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE 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
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
Girl/Female
Arabic, French, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi
Happy; Joyful; Cheerful; Glad; Brisk; Swift
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Swiss, Teutonic
Army Warrior; Bitter; Burning for Battle or Strong and Ardent
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Punjabi
Faith; Belief
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps an occupational name for a baker of buns or a nickname for a short, round individual.Cambodian : unexplained.
Girl/Female
English
The first appearance of daylight; daybreak.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Darling; From the Old English
Boy/Male
Muslim
A noted companion of the prophet
Boy/Male
Hindu
Flowery.blossam
Boy/Male
Muslim
Seeds, Spice, Seeds Man, One who sows, The Persian scribe and memorizer of tradition, Abu-ishaq Ibrahim had this name
Girl/Female
Hindi Indian
Goddess of the land.
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
DAVID EISNER-ACTOR
v. t.
To be sister to; to resemble closely.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
v. i.
To act as a sinner.
n.
Same as Leister.
n.
Any species of sea duck of the genus Somateria, esp. Somateria mollissima, which breeds in the northern parts of Europe and America, and lines its nest with fine down (taken from its own body) which is an article of commerce; -- called also eider duck. The American eider (S. Dresseri), the king eider (S. spectabilis), and the spectacled eider (Arctonetta Fischeri) are related species.
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.
The time just after dinner.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
One of the same kind, or of the same condition; -- generally used adjectively; as, sister fruits.
a.
Following dinner; post-prandial; as, an after-dinner nap.
n.
A female who has the same parents with another person, or who has one of them only. In the latter case, she is more definitely called a half sister. The correlative of brother.
n.
One who lines, as, a liner of shoes.
n.
One who rises; as, an early riser.
n.
Alt. of Lister
n.
A sister by one parent only.
a.
Avid.
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.
conj. Either
precedes two, or more, coordinate words or phrases, and is introductory to an alternative. It is correlative to or.
n.
The day on which the festival is observed; Easter day.