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American professional dancer (born 1994)
Jenna Michelle Johnson Chmerkovskiy (née Johnson; born April 12, 1994) is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer. Born in
Jenna_Johnson_(dancer)
American dancer
David Johnson (June 12[citation needed], 1961 – April 23, 2016) was a dancer who has performed in many TV broadcasts in Scandinavia, sometimes with his
David_Johnson_(dancer)
Topics referred to by the same term
David, Dave or Davey Johnson may refer to: David Alan Johnson (born 1952), American philosopher David E. Johnson (born 1946), American linguist David
David_Johnson
Australian ballroom dancer and TV performer
version of Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer, before moving to the U.S. version of the franchise from 2006 to 2015. Johnson returned as
Kym_Herjavec
American dancer
Thomas Johnson, also known as Tommy the Clown, is an American dancer best known as the inventor of the "clowning" style of dance, which evolved into krumping
Tommy_the_Clown
British film director, artist and photographer (born 1967)
West Coast. In 2002, Taylor-Johnson was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to make David, a video portrait of David Beckham—whom she depicted
Sam_Taylor-Johnson
1984 studio album by Tina Turner
"Tina Turner: Private Dancer". Mojo. No. 262. p. 109. "Tina Turner: Private Dancer". Q. No. 109. October 1995. p. 150. McGee, David (2004). "Tina Turner"
Private_Dancer
Paid dance partner in a partner dance
A taxi dancer is a paid dance partner in a ballroom dance. Taxi dancers work (sometimes for money but not always) on a dance-by-dance basis. When taxi
Taxi_dancer
Upcoming reality competition series
wanted to refocus the franchise's energy on "making the [professional] dancer the center of this, because they are the creative hub of the show. There's
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
Dancing_with_the_Stars:_The_Next_Pro
Film by Luca Guadagnino
Guadagnino from a screenplay by David Kajganich, inspired by Dario Argento's 1977 Italian film of the same name. It stars Dakota Johnson as an American woman who
Suspiria_(2018_film)
American actor (born 1949)
age of 18, Johnson married a dancer; the marriage was annulled around two months later. Her name has not been made public. Circa 1971, Johnson lived with
Don_Johnson
American actress (born 1989)
played an American dancer in Berlin who enrolls in an academy run by a coven of witches. David Ehrlich of IndieWire described Johnson's performance in the
Dakota_Johnson
Indigenous Australian dance company
around the country. Bangarra Dance Theatre was founded in October 1989 by Carole Y. Johnson, an African-American modern dancer and founder of the National
Bangarra_Dance_Theatre
Australian media personality
Matthew David Johnson (born 6 July 1987) is an Australian media personality, podcaster and presenter. In 2016, Johnson first appeared on the second season
Matty_Johnson
American dancer (1944–2012)
Candy Johnson (born Vicki Jane Husted; February 8, 1944 – October 20, 2012) was an American go-go dancer who appeared in several teen-oriented films in
Candy_Johnson
American funk and R&B band
The Brothers Johnson was an American funk and R&B band consisting of the American brothers George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis E. Johnson ("Thunder Thumbs")
The_Brothers_Johnson
American actor (born 1952)
Reginald VelJohnson (born Reginald Johnson; August 16, 1952) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying police officers on screen, such as Sergeant
Reginald_VelJohnson
American LGBTQ activist, sex worker, and performer (1945–1992)
Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 3, 1992) was an American LGBTQ activist, sex worker, and performer. Sometimes known as the "Saint of Christopher
Marsha_P._Johnson
American soul and funk band
began. They were soon joined by guitarist Jerome Smith and drummer Robert Johnson, both TK studio musicians. The first few songs, "Blow Your Whistle" (September
KC_and_the_Sunshine_Band
Performance dance technique
spirituals. This event showcased black life through dance, setting a precedent for future performances. Dancer Hemsley Winfield played a crucial role in this
Jazz_dance
1987 film by David A. Prior
safety pin from her desk and fondles it, smiling. Marcia Karr as Rhonda Johnson David James Campbell as Lt. Morgan Fritz Matthews as Jimmy Ted Prior as Chuck
Killer_Workout
American singer-songwriter (born 1956)
Cynthia Johnson (born April 22, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter and television personality. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the disco
Cynthia_Johnson
Australian celebrity talent show
Horner made up the primary judging panel starting in 2011. Kym Johnson, former pro dancer on both the American and Australian versions of the show, and
Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(Australian_TV_series)
Musical artist
David Earle Johnson (April 10, 1938 - December 22, 1998) was an American percussionist, composer and music producer. The son of Earle H. Johnson and Lottie
David_Earle_Johnson
American professional dancer (born 1994)
became a professional dancer on season 16 of the reality television series Dancing with the Stars; becoming the second-youngest pro dancer in the show's history
Lindsay_Arnold
Striptease performer
strippers work in strip clubs. A house dancer works for a particular club or franchise, while a feature dancer typically has her own celebrity, touring
Stripper
British television series
of Dancing with the Stars), South African dancer Oti Mabuse (from Germany's Let's Dance) and Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice. On 3 October 2015, the judges
Strictly_Come_Dancing
1992 short story collection by Denis Johnson
effort, and the work with which Johnson is most identified. It was adapted into a 1999 film by Elizabeth Cuthrell, David Urrutia, and Oren Moverman, directed
Jesus' Son (short story collection)
Jesus'_Son_(short_story_collection)
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential
David_Bowie
American lawyer and politician (born 1972)
James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Mike_Johnson
American singer (born 1971)
shy that she auditioned with the lights turned off. Johnson-George was known as the background dancer/model in the music video for Big Daddy Kane's "Ain't
Tamara_Johnson-George
American blues musician and songwriter (1911–1938)
played mostly on street corners, in juke joints, and at Saturday night dances, Johnson had little commercial success or public recognition in his lifetime
Robert_Johnson
American actor (born October 25th 1997)
of 2023, on Showtime. In 2016, Johnson made his feature film debut in the comedy-drama film Heritage Falls starring David Keith, he played the role of Markie
Keean_Johnson
American disco and funk group
consisted of lead vocalist Cynthia Johnson and a changing line-up of session musicians, including guitarist David Rivkin, guitarist Tom Riopelle and bassist
Lipps_Inc.
American multinational household goods company
floor care products such as Johnson's Prepared Wax, Johnson's Dance Wax, and Johnson's Wood Dye. Under Herbert Fisk Johnson Sr., the company expanded worldwide
S._C._Johnson_&_Son
American actor (1916–2008)
Charles Van Dell Johnson (August 25, 1916 – December 12, 2008) was an American actor and dancer. He had a prolific career in film, television, theatre
Van_Johnson
2013 film by Chris Johnson
understudy for a contemporary dance company, as he pursues a sexual relationship with another, more experienced dancer while fearing the unknown and navigating
Test_(2013_film)
American dance competition television series
Winner and Six-Time Mirrorball Champion Dancer Derek Hough Enters the Ballroom as the Newest Judge on ABC's Dancing with the Stars" (Press release). ABC
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)
English husband-and-wife team of entertainers
Lavinia Carr (2 November 1921 – 16 February 2020) and Edward Victor "Teddy" Johnson (4 September 1919 – 6 June 2018) were English husband-and-wife entertainers
Pearl_Carr_and_Teddy_Johnson
American and Canadian actress (born 1970)
of Johnson's music has been featured on television shows. Johnson's character in Felicity was originally described as a dancer, but with Johnson's input
Amy_Jo_Johnson
British singer (born 1960)
were teased and nicknamed Jolly Johnson and Honey Heath. The two shared an interest in Marc Bolan and David Bowie. Johnson met his partner, Wolfgang Kuhle
Holly_Johnson
Canadian ice dancer (born 1990)
Mitchell Islam (born January 24, 1990) is a Canadian former competitive ice dancer. He teamed up with partner Alexandra Paul in 2009. They are the 2010 World
Mitchell_Islam
American actress and model (born 1982)
Archived from the original on April 7, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2008. Rooney, David (August 22, 2008). "The First Breeze of Summer". Variety. Archived from
Yaya_DaCosta
Season of television series
while former professional dancer and judge Julianne Hough returned as co-host. The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson were crowned the champions
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 33
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_33
British actor (born 1946)
enough pay rise and labelled Boris Johnson a "bumbling buffoon". In October 2023, after the Gaza war began, Dance was one of over two thousand to sign
Charles_Dance
English dancer and choreographer (born 1996)
February 1996) is an English dancer and choreographer, known for his role as a professional dancer on the Irish version of Dancing with the Stars. In 2019
Curtis_Pritchard
American actor (born 1963)
Kenny Johnson (born July 13, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Detective Curtis Lemansky in The Shield, Butch "Burner" Barnes in
Kenny_Johnson
American artistic gymnast (born 1992)
2009, Johnson became a celebrity competitor on ABC's Dancing with the Stars season eight, partnered with season six winner, professional dancer Mark Ballas
Shawn_Johnson_East
1964 single by Lou Johnson
"(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" first charted for Lou Johnson, whose version reached number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 in mid-1964.
(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me
(There's)_Always_Something_There_to_Remind_Me
Latvian and American dancer (born 1948)
American dancer, choreographer, and actor. He was the preeminent male classical ballet dancer of the 1970s and 1980s. He subsequently became a noted dance director
Mikhail_Baryshnikov
Canadian businessman (born 1962)
for season 20 of the American edition of Dancing with the Stars. His partner was Australian dancer Kym Johnson, who he subsequently began a relationship
Robert_Herjavec
American illusionary dancer
David "Elsewhere" Bernal (born August 2, 1979) is an American illusionary dancer. He became known through a viral video clip—often titled Kolla2001—of
David_Bernal
American record producer (1962–1995)
David Byron Cole (June 3, 1962 – January 24, 1995) was an American record producer. He was one half of the dance music duo C+C Music Factory, which he
David_Cole_(music_producer)
American gridiron football player (born 1978)
Chad Ochocinco Johnson (born Chad Javon Johnson, January 9, 1978), known from 2008 to 2012 as Chad Ochocinco, is an American former professional football
Chad_Johnson
American dancer and choreographer (1877–1927)
September 14, 1927) was an American-born dancer and choreographer, who was a pioneer of modern contemporary dance and performed to great acclaim throughout
Isadora_Duncan
British jazz band-leader and dancer (1914–1941)
Kenrick Reginald Hijmans Johnson (10 September 1914 – 8 March 1941), known as Ken "Snakehips" Johnson, was a swing band-leader and dancer. He was a leading figure
Ken_"Snakehips"_Johnson
Apolo Anton Ohno, Hélio Castroneves, Kristi Yamaguchi, Brooke Burke, Shawn Johnson, Donny Osmond, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Hines Ward, J. R. Martinez
List of Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) competitors
List_of_Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_competitors
2016 film by Rawson Marshall Thurber
Thurber and written by Thurber, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen. The film stars Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson as two old high school classmates who go on the
Central_Intelligence
American business executive and model
of Vanity Fair. Johnson and Cashin worked as waiters while pursuing modeling careers in the 1980s. Cashin was also an Irish step dancer and appeared in
Jay_Johnson_(model)
American professional dancer
and ballroom dancer. He was a contestant in 2013 on the tenth season of So You Think You Can Dance and is currently a professional dancer and choreographer
Alan_Bersten
First Lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969
Bird" Johnson (née Taylor; December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007) was the first lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969 as the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, the
Lady_Bird_Johnson
Type of dance hall with paid dancers
dancer or chorus girl Monkey shows – Burlesque shows with chorus girls Nickel-hopper – A taxi dancer On the ebony – A taxi-dance hall or taxi dancer having
Taxi_dance_hall
English pop and soul band
session musicians. From 2003 to 2008, Dee Johnson (backing vocals), Sarah Brown (backing vocals), John Johnson (trombone/percussion) and Chris De Margary
Simply_Red
American designer and film director
Jed Johnson (December 30, 1948 – July 17, 1996) was an American interior designer and film director. He first came to prominence through his close association
Jed Johnson (interior designer)
Jed_Johnson_(interior_designer)
Topics referred to by the same term
Institute of Technology Stretch Johnson (Howard Eugene Johnson, 1915–2000), American tap dancer and activist Howard Johnson's, a chain of hotels and restaurants
Howard_Johnson
English writer and lexicographer (1709–1784)
Samuel Johnson (18 September [O.S. 7 September] 1709 – 13 December 1784), often called Dr. Johnson, was an English writer and polymath who made lasting
Samuel_Johnson
Canadian ice dancer (1991–2023)
Paul (September 16, 1991 – August 22, 2023) was a Canadian competitive ice dancer. With her skating partner and eventual husband, Mitchell Islam, she won
Alexandra Paul (figure skater)
Alexandra_Paul_(figure_skater)
American stand-up comedian and actor (born 1964)
Johnson, Allan (December 29, 2003). "David Spade knows how to shovel sarcasm". Houston Chronicle. Elfman, Doug (February 3, 2014). "Comedian David Spade
David_Spade
Canadian criminal
Albert Johnson Walker (born 1946), also known as The Rolex Killer, is a Canadian criminal serving a prison term for embezzlement and murder. He is known
Albert_Johnson_Walker
American band
formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1972 by Janice-Marie Johnson and Perry Kibble. In 1978, Johnson, with Hazel Payne, had one of the best known chart-toppers
A_Taste_of_Honey_(band)
2024 film by Kelly Marcel
Last Dance Reveals Actor Playing Knull". ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) Davids, Brian
Venom:_The_Last_Dance
Season of television series
Erbert, and Britt Stewart. Additionally, professional dancer Morgan Larson, who performed on the Dancing with the Stars: Light Up the Night tour, joined the
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 26
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_26
Season of television series
replace Horner. Former champion and current Dancing with the Stars USA professional, Kym Johnson and actor/tap dancer Adam Garcia became the newest additions
Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series) season 13
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(Australian_TV_series)_season_13
American musician (1948–2004)
James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, and record
Rick_James
American dancer and choreographer (born 1993)
(née Carson; born October 17, 1993) is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer. She first gained recognition as a contestant on the ninth
Witney_Carson
American actress (born 1964)
Rochon has been married twice and has two children. Her first marriage to dancer and actor Adolfo Quiñones, better known as Shabba Doo, lasted from 1982
Lela_Rochon
American corporate executive (b. 1962)
"Joaquin Duato Named PhRMA Board Chairman". Johnson & Johnson. 2017-01-09. Retrieved 2024-12-30. Salazar, David. "PhRMA names Duato new board chairman".
Joaquín_Duato
was promoted to soloist in 1958 and principal dancer in 1960. "EMMA VON ENCK PROMOTED TO PRINCIPAL DANCER". New York City Ballet. May 17, 2024. Retrieved
List of New York City Ballet dancers
List_of_New_York_City_Ballet_dancers
American sitcom television series
dark-haired gold digger attached to the SPF 30 in Season 3. Anthony Wayne Johnson dancer – In the Line of Booty (2002) Candace Kita as Asian female news reporter
Son_of_the_Beach
American actress and dancer (born 2002)
September 30, 2002) is an American actress and dancer. She appeared in Lifetime's reality show Dance Moms from 2011 at age 8 until 2016, and starred
Maddie_Ziegler
Ukrainian-American dancer
and ballroom dancer and choreographer. Born in Odesa and raised in Brooklyn, he started appearing on the ABC competition series Dancing with the Stars
Valentin_Chmerkovskiy
American actress
Marie Gretzky (née Jones; born January 10, 1961) is an American actress and dancer. She is married to Canadian ice hockey Hall of Fame player Wayne Gretzky
Janet_Jones
2001 film by Thomas Carter
direct-to-video sequel, Save the Last Dance 2, was released in 2006. 17-year-old Sara Johnson, a promising ballet dancer in suburban Chicago, hopes to be admitted
Save_the_Last_Dance
American step dancer (born 1958)
was a gifted step dancer from County Carlow whose mother, Hannah Ryan, was a champion dancer. Michael and Eilish met at an Irish dance in Detroit, and were
Michael_Flatley
names himself Ronnie Rocket and becomes a rock star, befriending a tap-dancer named Electra-Cute. Michael J. Anderson and Dexter Fletcher were attached
David Lynch's unrealized projects
David_Lynch's_unrealized_projects
Widely used melody
Gaston Akoun, which featured snake charmers, camel rides and a scandalous dancer known as Little Egypt. Songwriter James Thornton penned the words and music
Arabian_riff
American actress, dancer
dance studio and managed Raycole's career during her childhood. A trained dancer, Raycole first danced when she was a toddler. Raycole studied dance under
Jazz_Raycole
filmography of actor and director David Carradine (1936–2009). No available source gives any of the characters names. David Carradine described it as a live
David_Carradine_filmography
American actor (1952–2009)
1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, singer-songwriter and dancer. Known for his romantic, tough, and comedic roles in blockbusters and cult
Patrick_Swayze
American funk rock band
O'Neal on lead vocals and sax, Anton (Tony) Johnson on guitar, David Eiland on saxophone, Jellybean Johnson on drums, Jimmy Jam and Monte Moir on keyboards
The_Time_(band)
British musician
ferociously dancing in a Minneapolis club, Prince told Spencer he was a great dancer. He unknowingly made out with Madonna on the dance floor of a New
Spencer_Gibb
American boxer (1878–1946)
John Arthur Johnson (March 31, 1878 – June 10, 1946), nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became
Jack_Johnson
2010 American film
Berlin as Lead Dancer Brooke Haven as Lap Dancer 2 Brooke Banner as Lap Dancer 3 Dylan Ryder as Lap Dancer 4 Mason Moore as Lap Dancer 5 Natalie Norton
BatfXXX:_Dark_Night_Parody
to manufacturing secretary-turned-fitness instructor Margaret Neville Johnson in December 1953, having met her on a blind date the previous May. During
Personal life of Clint Eastwood
Personal_life_of_Clint_Eastwood
American actress and comedian
internationally in September 2018. In 2018, she began starring as Tilda Johnson in the Marvel Comics-based series Luke Cage (2018). She has also appeared
Gabrielle_Dennis
Australian ballroom dancer
an Australian ballroom dancer who is best known for being a professional partner and troupe member on the ABC series Dancing with the Stars. She is the
Sharna_Burgess
British-born American singer (born 1971)
of New York musicians as Antony and the Johnsons. Their self-titled first album was released in 2000 on David Tibet's label Durtro. Their second album
Anohni
American country musician (born 1975)
Jamey Johnson (born July 14, 1975) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to BNA Records in 2005, Johnson made his debut with his
Jamey_Johnson
American singer, dancer, and actress
1934) is an American singer, dancer, and actress. Dunn is the daughter of a commercial artist in Cleveland. Her uncle, a dancer and comedian in night clubs
Elaine_Dunn
American tap dancer and actress (1912–1982)
(November 21, 1912 – February 11, 1982) was an American dancer and actress. Best remembered for her tap dance numbers in musical films in the 1930s and 1940s
Eleanor_Powell
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from John.Respelling of Swedish Jonsson.
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : patronymic from the personal name John. As an American family name, Johnson has absorbed patronymics and many other derivatives of this name in continental European languages. (For forms, see Hanks and Hodges 1988.)Johnson is the second most frequent surname in the U.S. It was brought independently to North America by many different bearers from the 17th and 18th centuries onward.
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 pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Wonson, Devon.
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
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI 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
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
Male
French
French form of Irish Gaelic Fiachra, FIACRE means "raven."
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Universal
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Jefferies.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Name of Lord Ganesha
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord of Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Lovely
Female
English
English pet form of Latin Chrysanta, CHRYSSA means "golden flower."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew, Latin
From the Sea
Boy/Male
Hindu
Limitless, Indestructible, Imperishable, Endless, Boundless, Incomparable Lord, Unique
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
DAVID JOHNSON-DANCER
a.
Relating to, or characteristic of, Boswell, the biographer of Dr. Johnson.
a.
Pertaining to or resembling Dr. Johnson or his style; pompous; inflated.
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.
A manner of acting or of writing peculiar to, or characteristic of, Dr. Johnson.
a.
Avid.
a.
Timid; fearful.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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 history of the acts and events of a life; a biography; as, Johnson wrote the life of Milton.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
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.
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.
A genus of grasses, properly limited to two species, Sorghum Halepense, the Arabian millet, or Johnson grass (see Johnson grass), and S. vulgare, the Indian millet (see Indian millet, under Indian).
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity; as, Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope.
n.
The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words.
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.