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Boston blues singer-songwriter
fellow musicians. Johnston's song "I Don't Wanna Know" was covered by Peter Wolf on the album Midnight Souvenirs and in a live performance on the David Letterman
David_Johnston_(musician)
Topics referred to by the same term
T. Johnston (1889–1953), Australian sportsman and local politician David Johnston (swimmer) (born 2001), American swimmer David Johnston (musician), American
David_Johnston
American musician (1961–2019)
Daniel Dale Johnston (January 22, 1961 – c. September 11, 2019) was an American singer, musician and artist regarded as a significant figure in outsider
Daniel_Johnston
American musician (born 1948)
Charles Thomas Johnston (born August 15, 1948) is an American musician. He is a guitarist and vocalist, known principally as a founder, guitarist, lead
Tom_Johnston_(musician)
American musician (born 1942)
Bruce Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin; June 27, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, best known as a former member of
Bruce_Johnston
British cellist (born 1981)
Guy Johnston (born 1981) is a British cellist and the winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year award in 2000. He has subsequently enjoyed a successful
Guy_Johnston
American music composer (born 1952)
James Alan Johnston (born June 19, 1952) is an American music composer and musician best known for his time with professional wrestling promotion, WWE
Jim_Johnston_(composer)
American drummer (born 1946)
John David Garibaldi (born November 4, 1946) is an American drummer best known for his work with the Oakland-based band Tower of Power. His playing style
David_Garibaldi_(musician)
American guitarist (born 1948)
(2009) Live In Concert (2013) Other appearances Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and David Marks of the Beach Boys Salute NASCAR (1998) A Postcard from California
David_Marks
2015 American film
Hi, How Are You Daniel Johnston? is a 2015 American short documentary film about musician Daniel Johnston. The film was directed by Gabriel Sunday and
Hi, How Are You Daniel Johnston?
Hi,_How_Are_You_Daniel_Johnston?
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
original on 10 February 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026. Johnston, Robert (6 January 2017). "How David Bowie influenced fashion". GQ. Archived from the original
David_Bowie
American filmmaker
independent film, frequently collaborating with filmmaker David Lowery and partner James M. Johnston through their production company Sailor Bear. Halbrooks
Toby_Halbrooks
1994 studio album by Kathy McCarty
Daniel Johnston is an album by the American musician Kathy McCarty, released in 1994. It contains 19 renditions of songs written by Daniel Johnston. McCarty
Dead Dog's Eyeball: Songs of Daniel Johnston
Dead_Dog's_Eyeball:_Songs_of_Daniel_Johnston
Music genre
musicians often overlap with lo-fi artists, since their work is rarely captured in professional recording studios. Examples include Daniel Johnston,
Outsider_music
American musician (1946–1998)
Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He was their lead
Carl_Wilson
2025 soundtrack album by David Byrne and Oli Julian
film The Twits directed by Phil Johnston. The album featured original songs written and composed by American musician David Byrne and original score composed
The_Twits_(soundtrack)
British jazz/soul band
Australian tour in 1972, and was replaced on drums by New Zealander Paul Johnston. The Peddlers disbanded in 1976. The anthology How Cool Is Cool... The
The_Peddlers
1990 album by Daniel Johnston
Daniel Johnston. It was released in January 1990, through record label Shimmy Disc. Like Continued Story before it, 1990 was intended to be Johnston's first
1990_(Daniel_Johnston_album)
American rock band
trumpet, brass Dave Day (born David Havlicek) - rhythm guitar, banjo guitar, tambourine, backing vocals (died 2008) Roger Johnston - drums, backing vocals (died
The_Monks
Canadian and American record producer and songwriter (born 1949)
David Walter Foster OC OBC (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian and American record producer, composer, arranger, and musician. He has won 16 Grammy
David_Foster
American rock band
relief to Johnston, who was suffering health problems at the time. McDonald's interest in soul music introduced a new sound to the band. Johnston, Simmons
The_Doobie_Brothers
American actor and musician (born 1946)
Thomas "Les" Lannom (born November 4, 1946, Johnston City, Illinois) is an American voice artist and musician, and retired film and television actor. He
Les_Lannom
American actor and musician (1950–2017)
David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) was an American actor and musician. While he was best known in the United States for his role
David_Cassidy
Canadian guitarist (born 1987)
Nick Johnston is a Canadian guitarist and songwriter who records as a solo artist. As of 2024, he has released six solo records. His albums have featured
Nick_Johnston_(guitarist)
American musician (1967–2016)
Christopher P. Warren (May 27, 1967 – June 12, 2016) was an American musician who performed in numerous bands, the last being New York band Bro-Kin. He
Chris_Warren_(musician)
1989 studio album by Daniel Johnston and Jad Fair
It's Spooky is a collaborative album by musicians Jad Fair (of the band Half Japanese) and Daniel Johnston. It was first released in 1989 on 50 Skidillion
It's_Spooky
Surname list
Claire Johnston (musician) (born 1967), musical artist Clarence Johnston (jazz drummer) (1924–2018), American jazz musician Clarence H. Johnston Sr. (1859–1936)
Johnston_(surname)
American musician (born 1942)
Alan Charles Jardine (born September 3, 1942) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best known as the band's
Al_Jardine
American singer (born 1978)
dubstep, neo soul, and funk. Hard II Love sees Rolling Stone's Maura Johnston view it to "stretch the boundaries of R&B while winding toward the brooding
Usher_(musician)
American blues musician (1930–1998)
David Malone "Junior" Kimbrough Jr. (July 28, 1930 – January 17, 1998) was an American blues musician. His best-known works are "Keep Your Hands off Her"
Junior_Kimbrough
1982 studio album by Daniel Johnston
Through the Sadness of Daniel Johnston's Last —for Now—Tour". The New Yorker. Fournier, Emelia (March 24, 2017). "Local musicians gather to pay tribute to
Don't_Be_Scared
vocalist David Coverdale, guitarists Micky Moody and Bernie Marsden, bassist Neil Murray, drummer Dave Dowle and keyboardist Brian Johnston. The final
List_of_Whitesnake_members
American rock band
guest 2014) David Marks – vocals, lead and rhythm guitars (1962–1963, 1997–1999, 2011–2012; guest 1971, 1995, 2008, 2014–2016) Bruce Johnston – vocals,
The_Beach_Boys
American composer (1926–2019)
who died in 2007. Johnston began as a traditional composer of art music before working with Harry Partch. He helped the senior musician to build instruments
Ben_Johnston_(composer)
American drummer (born 1953)
Dutch: [aːlɛkˈsɑndər vɑn ˈɦaːlə(n)]; born May 8, 1953) is an American musician who was the drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Van Halen, which
Alex_Van_Halen
American musician and composer (born 1954)
David Weinstein is an American musician, composer, electronic keyboardist, sound designer, audio engineer, curator, producer, and archivist. In 1978,
David_Weinstein_(musician)
American jazz guitarist (born 1965)
Rogers is an American jazz guitarist. The son of Broadway performers and musicians, he began playing piano and drums at just 5 or 6. He became "obsessed"
Adam_Rogers_(musician)
of state of Colorado (2019–present) (running for attorney general) Mike Johnston, mayor of Denver (2023–present) and candidate for governor in 2018 (endorsed
2026 Colorado gubernatorial election
2026_Colorado_gubernatorial_election
American record producer (1942–2004)
Raiders and Gentle Soul. He is also known for his collaboration with Bruce Johnston and for his association with the Manson Family. Melcher was the only child
Terry_Melcher
American singer-songwriter
or Amazon Music. Shocked's younger brother is the musician and multi-instrumentalist Max Johnston, of Uncle Tupelo, Wilco and the Gourds. In 1992, Shocked
Michelle_Shocked
American jazz and R&B saxophonist (1933–2009)
rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s
David_"Fathead"_Newman
2022 single by the 1975
married to the 1975's lead guitarist Adam Hann, and string arrangements from musician and composer Warren Ellis of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Musically, "About
About_You_(The_1975_song)
1981 album by Daniel Johnston
gifted. The later mass-copied version was given to musician/painter Kathy McCarty, who met Johnston circa 1985. This version was released in 1988 by Jeff
Songs_of_Pain
American musician (born 1971)
Transeau (born October 4, 1971), known by his initials as BT, is an American musician, DJ, singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, and audio engineer
BT_(musician)
American film director and screenwriter
screenwriter best known for The Devil and Daniel Johnston, his profile of cult musician and outsider artist Daniel Johnston, for which he was awarded the Directing
Jeff_Feuerzeig
German Romantic landscape painter (1774–1840)
205–210. Johnston, Leppien & Monrad 1999, p. 12. Wolf 2003, p. 17. Vaughan 2004, p. 18. Siegel 1978, p. 8. Boime 1990, p. 512. "Caspar-David-Friedrich-Institut"
Caspar_David_Friedrich
2026 film by David Lowery
2026 musical psychological drama-thriller film written and directed by David Lowery. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Atheena
Mother_Mary_(2026_film)
This is a list of Canadian musicians. Only notable individuals appear here; bands are listed at List of bands from Canada. 2Rude – hip hop/R&B record
List_of_Canadian_musicians
drummer Edwyn Collins, musician, producer and record label owner David Conn, keyboard player with Nothing Yet Chris Connelly, musician and singer/songwriter
List_of_Scottish_musicians
David Coverdale is best known for his band Whitesnake. Whitesnake emerged when Coverdale wanted to name his backing band on tour, before becoming a device
List of band members in David Coverdale's bands
List_of_band_members_in_David_Coverdale's_bands
Television series
transitional videos and animated elements. Bob Odenkirk David Cross John Ennis Jay Johnston Tom Kenny Brett Paesel Brian Posehn Jill Talley Paul F. Tompkins
W/_Bob_&_David
American musician and producer (born 1952)
1975, initially as a temporary replacement for their lead vocalist Tom Johnston after he became ill during a national tour. McDonald's work with the band
Michael_McDonald_(musician)
American rock band
New Jersey in 1983. The band consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarists John Shanks and Phil X, percussionist
Bon_Jovi
English singer-songwriter (born 1988)
Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2022. Johnston, Maura (6 December 2016). "Grammy nominations 2017: Beyoncé and R&B artists
James_Blake_(musician)
1973 single by The Doobie Brothers
songwriter Tom Johnston. The song reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100. While there is a real place named China Grove in Texas, Johnston's lyrics about
China_Grove_(song)
Canadian politician and jazz musician
Stanley Crawford (May 26, 1931 – August 25, 1992) was a politician and jazz musician from Alberta, Canada. Neil Crawford was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Neil_Stanley_Crawford
1971 song by the Beach Boys
It was written and sung by Bruce Johnston, who also plays upright piano, Moog synthesizer, and mandolin. Johnston later rerecorded the song for his 1977
Disney_Girls_(1957)
British hornist (born 1973)
then youngest winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. In 1996 Gramophone Magazine announced David Pyatt as their Young Artist of the Year
David_Pyatt
Music aesthetic
outsider musicians Daniel Johnston and Jandek with "form[ing] a bridge between 1980s primitivism and the lo-fi indie rock of the 1990s. ... both musicians introduced
Lo-fi_music
American actor, musician and comedian (born 1966)
born July 6, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, musician, and writer. After numerous appearances as a television guest star, Posehn
Brian_Posehn
American actor and director (born 1960)
criminal complaint against Johnston for extortion. In July 2021, Canadian authorities closed their investigation into Johnston's accusations without filing
Timothy_Hutton
American musician (born 1958)
in New York City, United States), known professionally as Kramer, is a musician, composer, record producer and founder of the New York City record label
Kramer_(musician)
This list of South African musicians includes notable individual musicians as well as musical ensembles whose members are South African by birth or nationality
List of South African musicians
List_of_South_African_musicians
Northern Irish trombonist (born 1996)
Music in Manchester, leaving in 2014. Moore was the winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year in May 2008, when he was only 12 years old. Moore is the youngest
Peter_Moore_(trombonist)
American pop musician (born 1946)
Richard Lynn Carpenter (born October 15, 1946) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer, who formed half of the sibling duo the
Richard_Carpenter
American music producer and remixer
End" Epic/SME 1998 Kim English "Bumpin' and Jumpin'" Nervous 1998 Sabrina Johnston "Yum Yum" Starbound 1998 George Michael "Outside" Epic/SME 1998 GTS(featuring
Hex_Hector
British violinist (born 1969)
performed as a soloist for several years after winning the 1986 BBC Young Musician of the Year at the age of 17. He has since performed in many of the world's
Alan_Brind
Award for technical achievements in TV
BBC One The Lost Prince Adrian Johnston 2005 Sex Traffic Jonathan Goldsmith Channel 4 Himalaya with Michael Palin David Hartley, Andre Jacquemin, Dave
British Academy Television Craft Award for Best Original Music
British_Academy_Television_Craft_Award_for_Best_Original_Music
Musical tuning based on pure intervals
pitches in this series can be expressed as small whole number ratios. Musicians around the world instinctively perform in just intonation. Just intonation
Just_intonation
American singer-songwriter
Boomerang "Boomerang" Jaren Johnston, Jimmie Allen Sara Evans Slow Me Down "Slow Me Down" Jimmy Robbins, Marv Green 2015 David Fanning —N/a "Doin' Country
Heather_Morgan_(songwriter)
2013 American film
Saints is a 2013 American romantic crime drama film written and directed by David Lowery. The film stars Casey Affleck as Bob Muldoon, Rooney Mara as Ruth
Ain't_Them_Bodies_Saints
English singer-songwriter and actor (born 1947)
Bernard Noone (born 5 November 1947) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and teen idol. He was the lead singer "Herman" in the 1960s pop
Peter_Noone
American musician (1962–2010)
as Tom Waits, PJ Harvey, Daniel Johnston, Cracker, Radiohead, Black Francis, Julian Casablancas, Nina Persson, David Lynch, Fennesz, Danger Mouse, and
Mark_Linkous
1969 studio album by Leonard Cohen
at Columbia's Studio A on 16th Avenue in Nashville. Johnston enlisted a smaller coterie of musicians than had backed Cohen on his debut album, including
Songs_from_a_Room
federal election) Bucky Adams, jazz musician Dawn Shepherd, circus artist Gary Beals, R&B musician Keonte Beals, R&B musician Walter Borden, actor George Boyd
List_of_Black_Nova_Scotians
Award and title created by the U.S. Congress
jazz musician Robert Duvall actor Leonard Garment arts advocate Ollie Johnston pioneering film animator & artist Wynton Marsalis jazz musician & educator
National_Medal_of_Arts
list of folk musicians, sorted by country, with some sub-categories based on region, style, or gender. Not all are strictly folk musicians, but all are
List_of_folk_musicians
American singer-songwriter and actress (born 2003)
Ball, where she performed a cover of "Burning Down the House" with musician David Byrne, founding member of Talking Heads. She was the headlining act
Olivia_Rodrigo
2009 British jukebox musical
Hannah Wood Gracie Johnson Older Bobby/Phil David Cardy Jimmy Johnston Des O'Connor David Cardy Jimmy Johnson Jeremy Andrew Venning ROLE CUT Robbie Durham
Dreamboats_and_Petticoats
1965 song by the Beach Boys
vocal performance. It was the band's first recording with touring musician Bruce Johnston, who was not yet an official member of the group. "California Girls"
California_Girls
2020 novel
Manchester, Birmingham and London, featuring Samson and her husband, the musician David Gilmour. These events were postponed due to the lockdown caused by the
A_Theatre_for_Dreamers
2025 studio album by Laufey
The Listener on A Matter of Time". PopMatters. Retrieved 22 August 2025. Johnston, Maura (21 August 2025). "Laufey Sets Modern Problems to Classic Melodies"
A Matter of Time (Laufey album)
A_Matter_of_Time_(Laufey_album)
Australian musician (1953–2012)
Gregory Norman Ham (27 September 1953 – 15 April 2012) was an Australian musician, best known as a member of the 1980s band Men at Work. Besides singing
Greg_Ham
British composer and ethnomusicologist (1942–2010)
Tube. Johnston also recorded a discussion in depth with Fanshawe about his life and work, approaching two and a half hours. This is in Johnston’s possession
David_Fanshawe
American songwriter and guitarist (born 1956)
Larry Crane (born October 8, 1956) is an American rock musician and songwriter from Seymour, Indiana. From 1976 until 1991, he appeared alongside John
Larry_Crane_(guitarist)
American composer and conductor (born 1950)
Avenger Joe Johnston Marvel Studios Paramount Pictures Also conductor and orchestrator "Star Spangled Man" by Alan Menken with lyrics by David Zippel Nominated
Alan_Silvestri
Henning, Iranian Studies Michel Hockx, China and Inner Asia Studies Reginald Johnston, Chinese language and literature Hugh N. Kennedy, Arabic Philip G. Kreyenbroek
List of School of Oriental and African Studies people
List_of_School_of_Oriental_and_African_Studies_people
American singer-songwriter (born 1980)
Jaren Ray Johnston (born October 4, 1980) is an American country music and rock singer and songwriter. He is a member of the group The Cadillac Three.
Jaren_Johnston
2025 studio album by Lisa
58 out of 100 from six critic scores. Writing for Rolling Stone, Maura Johnston scored Alter Ego 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised it for its showcase of
Alter_Ego_(Lisa_album)
and Cleveland Indians Wanda Jackson, film and television actress Bruce Johnston, Beach Boys singer-songwriter, Grammy Award winner 1976 for Song of the
List of University High School (Los Angeles) alumni
List_of_University_High_School_(Los_Angeles)_alumni
John, British musician Demi Lovato, American singer and actor Katharine McPhee, American singer Alanis Morissette, Canadian-American musician Tove Lo, Swedish
List of people with bulimia nervosa
List_of_people_with_bulimia_nervosa
American singer and guitarist (born 1954)
DQE, Steve Fisk, Fred Frith, God Is My Co-Pilot, Richard Hell, Daniel Johnston, J. Mascis, Jason Willett, Monster Party, Weird Paul Petroskey, R. Stevie
Jad_Fair
Musical artist
Gaylords) from 1961 to 1972. Fairley formed The Gaylords in 1961 with Billy Johnston in Baillieston, a suburb in eastern Glasgow. In 1964, with Thomas McAleese
Patrick_Fairley
1969 studio album by the Byrds
released on March 5 1969, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Bob Johnston and saw the band juxtaposing country rock material with psychedelic rock
Dr._Byrds_&_Mr._Hyde
Australian musician and songwriter (born 1951)
Donald Hugh Walker (born 29 November 1951) is an Australian musician and songwriter who wrote many of the hits for Australian pub rock band Cold Chisel
Don_Walker_(musician)
1971 live album by the Master Musicians of Joujouka
Munkacsi, and Rory Johnston, with notes by Bachir Attar, Paul Bowles, William S. Burroughs, Stephen Davis, Jones, Brion Gysin, and David Silver. This deluxe
Brian Jones Presents the Pipes of Pan at Joujouka
Brian_Jones_Presents_the_Pipes_of_Pan_at_Joujouka
2018 drama film directed by Adam Cushman
Stella David J. Phillips as Jess Oppenheimer Alex Essoe as Cyd Charisse Kristen Gutoskie as Estelle Oppenheimer Lenny Von Dohlen as Luc Michael Johnston as
The_Maestro_(2018_film)
24, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Musician ODB died of drug overdose". BBC News. December 15, 2004. Retrieved March
List of deaths from drug overdose and intoxication
List_of_deaths_from_drug_overdose_and_intoxication
Topics referred to by the same term
(1932–1987), drummer for American rock band The Ventures Howard Johnson (jazz musician) (1941–2021), American jazz tubist Howard Johnson (soul singer) (born 1956)
Howard_Johnson
Canadian actor and rapper
(voice) Episode: "The Works... In Wax" 1994 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Doug Johnston Episode: "The Tale of the Quicksilver" The Tick Charles / Brainchild (voice)
Stuart_Stone
DAVID JOHNSTON-MUSICIAN
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Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID 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
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from John.Respelling of Swedish Jonsson.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Jonathan, JOHNATHON means "God has given."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form 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
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
DAVID JOHNSTON-MUSICIAN
DAVID JOHNSTON-MUSICIAN
Girl/Female
Tamil
Auspicious, Before morning
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Chinese, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
To Sprinkle; Glitter; Adornment Aids; Shining
Boy/Male
French
Destiny; fate.
Biblical
Breaking; bruising small; gold; coloring
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew
Archer; Yew Wood; Life; Life Giver; Yew Tree
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin; possibly a nickname for someone with thick curly hair, from Old French floc ‘stable of wool’. Alternatively, it may be a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd, from Old English flocc ‘herd’, ‘company’.German : unexplained.German (Flöck) : variant of Flück (see Fluck), or from a pet form of a personal name formed with Old Saxon flÅd ‘flood’.
Male
Russian
(Влад) Russian short form of Slavic names containing the element volod, VLAD means "ruler."
Girl/Female
French American
The French form of the Latin Diana. Famous bearer: Diane de Poitiers, mistress of France's King...
Boy/Male
Muslim
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Chief
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n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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.
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 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).
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.
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 manner of acting or of writing peculiar to, or characteristic of, Dr. Johnson.
n.
A history of the acts and events of a life; a biography; as, Johnson wrote the life of Milton.
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.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
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.
Timid; fearful.
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.