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Australian Army officer
Lieutenant General David Lindsay Morrison AO (born 24 May 1956) is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army. He served as Chief of Army from June
David_Morrison
American boxer (1969–2013)
Tommy David Morrison (January 2, 1969 – September 1, 2013) was an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist who competed from 1988 to 2009.
Tommy_Morrison
American astronomer
David Morrison (born June 26, 1940) is an American astronomer, a senior scientist at the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute, at NASA Ames
David Morrison (astrophysicist)
David_Morrison_(astrophysicist)
American football player (born 1982)
Kirk David Morrison (born February 19, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL)
Kirk_Morrison
Topics referred to by the same term
David Morrison (born 1956) is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army. David Morrison or Dave Morrison may also refer to: David Morrison (astrophysicist)
David Morrison (disambiguation)
David_Morrison_(disambiguation)
Supposed disastrous doomsday scenario
region of the Solar System) is inconsistent with celestial mechanics. David Morrison, a NASA space scientist, explains that after just one previous flyby
Nibiru_cataclysm
American scientist and science communicator (1934–1996)
it features music by Bach, Beethoven and Chuck Berry. Former student David Morrison described Sagan as "an 'idea person' and a master of intuitive physical
Carl_Sagan
Eschatological beliefs about the year
studies of contemporary (not ancient) Maya cosmology. Astronomers such as David Morrison argue that the galactic equator is an entirely arbitrary line and can
2012_phenomenon
American singer (1943–1971)
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer-songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the
Jim_Morrison
British painter
David Morrison Reid Henry (14 September 1919 – 1977; sometimes written Reid-Henry), of British origin, was an illustrator of birds. He signed his pictures
David_Morrison_Reid_Henry
Hypothetical star orbiting the Sun, supposedly responsible for extinction events
Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE survey) has not detected Nemesis. In 2011, David Morrison, a senior scientist at NASA known for his work in risk assessment of
Nemesis_(hypothetical_star)
Surname list
Morrison is either Anglo-Norman, commonly found throughout Scotland, Ireland and England, or from an Anglicization of Irish Ó Muirgheasáin. Morrison in
Morrison_(surname)
American novelist and editor (1931–2019)
Chloe Anthony Wofford "Toni" Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford; February 18, 1931 – August 5, 2019) was an American novelist and editor. She was awarded
Toni_Morrison
19th-century Upper Canada politician and doctor
Thomas David Morrison (c. 1796 – March 19, 1856) was a medical doctor and political figure in Upper Canada. He was born in Quebec City around 1796 and
Thomas_David_Morrison
Governor-General of Australia from 2019 to 2024
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. His five-year term commenced in July 2019 and expired in July 2024, with Sam Mostyn succeeding him. David John Hurley was born
David_Hurley
Prime Minister of Australia from 2018 to 2022
Scott John Morrison (born 13 May 1968) is an Australian former politician who served as the 30th prime minister of Australia and the leader of the Liberal
Scott_Morrison
American Christian metalcore band
2016. For Today was founded in 2005 by Ryan Leitru, Mike Reynolds, David Morrison, and Jon Lauters. Lauters and vocalist Matt Tyler, who joined the band
For_Today
Northern Irish musician (born 1945)
"Van" Morrison (born 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish musician, singer, and songwriter whose recording career started in the 1960s. Morrison's albums
Van_Morrison
David Ralston Morrison (4 August 1941 – 1 September 2012) was a Scottish author, editor and painter. David Ralston Morrison was born at Glasgow on 4 August
David_R._Morrison_(author)
American cinematographer
David Rush Morrison is an American cinematographer best known for his work on Stephanie Daley, Touchback, Easier with Practice, and Girl Rising. Morrison
David_Rush_Morrison
British radio host
Rory David Morrison (5 August 1964 – 11 June 2013) was a newsreader and continuity announcer for BBC Radio 4. Morrison was born in London in 1964, the
Rory_Morrison
Politician in Lower Canada and Province of Canada
David Morrison Armstrong (1805 – April 14, 1873) was a merchant, insurance agent and political figure in Canada East in the Province of Canada (now Quebec)
David_Morrison_Armstrong
British conservative activist (1910–2001)
absolute universality of God's love". Whitehouse told Michael Tracey and David Morrison, the authors of a book about her: "I think it shook me more than anything
Mary_Whitehouse
Writer and former Australian Defence Force officer
Studies Centre". When McGregor advised David Morrison of her intent to transition and offered her resignation, Morrison "refused to accept her resignation"
Cate_McGregor
he attempted to romance both Libby Jeffries (Fleur Saville) and Tracey Morrison (Sarah Thomson). He briefly dated Tania (Faye Smythe) and Harry's (Reid
List of Shortland Street characters introduced in 2010
List_of_Shortland_Street_characters_introduced_in_2010
New Zealand actor (born 1960)
Temuera Derek Morrison MNZM (born 26 December 1960) is a New Zealand actor who first gained recognition in his home country for playing Dr. Hone Ropata
Temuera_Morrison
1973 book by Carl Sagan
in 1973; an expanded edition with contributions from Freeman Dyson, David Morrison, and Ann Druyan was published in 2000 under the title Carl Sagan's Cosmic
The_Cosmic_Connection
American actor, dancer, and singer (born 1978)
Matthew James Morrison (born October 30, 1978) is an American actor, dancer, and singer, best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television
Matthew_Morrison
American actress and director (born 1979)
(2017). Morrison was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She is the oldest of three children. Her father, David, is a
Jennifer_Morrison
British politician (1888–1965)
Herbert Stanley Morrison, Baron Morrison of Lambeth (3 January 1888 – 6 March 1965) was a British politician who held a variety of senior positions in
Herbert_Morrison
British supermarket chain
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, trading as Morrisons, is the fifth largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. As of 2021, the company had 497
Morrisons
Australia. 25 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015. "Former Army chief David Morrison named Australian of the Year". ABC News. 25 January 2016. Retrieved
List of Australian of the Year Award recipients
List_of_Australian_of_the_Year_Award_recipients
Security and intelligence advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister
from the Public Service of Canada. Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor David Morrison acted in the role while the Prime Minister's Office sought a permanent
National Security Advisor (Canada)
National_Security_Advisor_(Canada)
American mathematician
David Robert Morrison (born July 29, 1955, in Oakland, California) is an American mathematician and theoretical physicist. He works on string theory and
David R. Morrison (mathematician)
David_R._Morrison_(mathematician)
Credit union service organization
"PSCU names KnockOUt winners". CU Insight. Retrieved December 30, 2015. David Morrison (February 25, 2013). "MasterCard Finds Credit Union Partners for Digital
PSCU
2009 film by Roland Emmerich
small population that would be rescued from the global destruction. David Morrison of NASA, who had received over 1,000 inquiries from people who thought
2012_(film)
Security consultant, former FBI counter-espionage operative
O'Neill - Official Website". Ericoneill.net. Retrieved March 27, 2013. David Morrison and Mike Clardy, Auburn University, "AU Alum’s Role in Capturing Spy
Eric_O'Neill
Topics referred to by the same term
Thomas, Tom and Tommy Morrison may refer to: Thomas David Morrison (1796–1856), Canadian doctor and politician Thomas Fletcher Morrison (1808–1886), sailor
Tom_Morrison
soap opera Shortland Street in 2011, by order of first appearance. Peter Morrison was Tracey's (Sarah Thomson) second oldest brother. He arrived in January
List of Shortland Street characters introduced in 2011
List_of_Shortland_Street_characters_introduced_in_2011
Scottish author and screenwriter (born 1968)
Ewan Morrison (born 1968) is a Scottish author, cultural critic, director, and screenwriter. He has published nine novels and a collection of short stories
Ewan_Morrison
Jamaican roots reggae group
"African Race". Lynford Manning died on 25 June 2024. Bernard Collins David Morrison 1976 : Satta Massagana - Jam Sounds (reissued 1988 on Clinch, 1993,
The_Abyssinians
Australian lawyer
include, Alan Joyce, Kevin McCann, Martin Parkinson, David Thodey and Lieutenant General David Morrison. The Male Champions of Change have released progress
Elizabeth_Broderick
Australian general
May of that year, taking over from the retiring Lieutenant General David Morrison. On 16 April 2018, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that Campbell
Angus_Campbell_(general)
British journalist and broadcaster (born 1957)
support for the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. Written with David Morrison, Oborne's book A Dangerous Delusion: Why the Iranian Nuclear Threat
Peter_Oborne
British barony
1989) Hon. Sir Charles Andrew Morrison (1932–2005) (4) David John Morrison (born 1959) (5) Ivo Charles David Morrison (born 1990) "No. 43538". The London
Baron_Margadale
Common theme in science fiction stories and film
it would first be through robots rather than the aliens themselves. David Morrison, Director of Space at NASA-Ames Research Center argues that first contact
Alien_invasion
Building in South Africa
epidemiologist A. J. Orenstein. It was purchased in 1957 by English architect David Morrison (1910–2000), who then spent many years changing the house to a pastiche
Villa_d'Este,_Johannesburg
Australian Army officer
Major General Alan Lindsay "Alby" Morrison, AO, DSO, MBE (15 August 1927 – 9 May 2008) was a senior officer in the Australian Army. A graduate of the Royal
Alan_Morrison_(general)
American rock band
American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, comprising vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore
The_Doors
Civilization capable of using all of the energy on its planet
Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective. Freeman Dyson, David Morrison. Cambridge Press. ISBN 0-521-78303-8. Retrieved 2008-01-01. I would
Planetary_civilization
British company selling life assistance products
2021. He was succeeded as chairman by existing non-executive director, David Morrison. On 8 February 2022, CPP Group announced that CEO Jason Walsh. His successor
CPP_Group
Popular science book series
Mental Illness by Samuel H. Barondes Exploring Planetary Worlds by David Morrison Earthquakes and Geological Discovery by Bruce A. Bolt The Origin of
Scientific_American_Library
Research award
Patricia; Marker, David 1993 – 1994 Hurtubise, Jacques; Scedrov, Andre; Webb, David 1992 – 1993 Burdzy, Krzysztof; William Menasco; David Morrison 1991 – 1992
AMS_Centennial_Fellowship
Efforts to study asteroids that might impact Earth
2010-06-26) Morrison, David (2018). "Interstellar Visitor: The Strange Asteroid from a Faraway System". Skeptical Inquirer. 42 (2): 5–6. David Morrison (1992)
Spaceguard
Music notation software for jazz solo
Harvey Mudd College. p. 10. Retrieved 5 January 2016. Rober M., Keller; David Morrison; Stephen Jones; Belinda Thom; Aaron Wolin. "A Computational Framework
Impro-Visor
American private equity firm
Partners included Mark Gormley, a founding partner of Capital Z Partners; David Morrison, former president and CEO of Mercer Management Consulting; and Allen
Lee_Equity_Partners
1970 studio album by the Doors
Morrison Hotel is the fifth studio album by American rock band the Doors, released on February 9, 1970, by Elektra Records. After the use of brass and
Morrison_Hotel
American film producer
Picture at the 97th Academy Awards. With David Kaplan, he is a founder of the film production company Kaplan Morrison. His other credits include The Testament
Andrew_Morrison_(filmmaker)
The Morrison Formation is a distinctive sequence of Upper Jurassic sedimentary rocks that is found in the western United States, which has been the most
List of dinosaurs of the Morrison Formation
List_of_dinosaurs_of_the_Morrison_Formation
Major political scandal in Australia
notified. Between March 2020 and May 2021, Morrison, Prime Minister at that time, advised the Governor-General David Hurley to appoint him "to administer"
Scott Morrison ministerial positions controversy
Scott_Morrison_ministerial_positions_controversy
Scottish footballer
Liam Morrison (born 7 April 2003) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Queens Park Rangers. Morrison was born in Saltcoats
Liam_Morrison
American actor and comedian (1912–1989)
Ernest Fredric Morrison (December 20, 1912 – July 24, 1989) was an American child actor, comedian, vaudevillian, and dancer who also performed under the
Sunshine_Sammy_Morrison
71st ministry of government of Australia
first Morrison ministry (Liberal–National Coalition) was the 71st ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. The
First_Morrison_ministry
Telematic, Inc. was founded in 1964 in Arcadia, California, by Irving Ross, David Morrison, and Herbert "Pete" Hoover III. In 1968, WTI worked with IBM to design
Western_Telematic,_Inc.
American producer of contemporary opera
Morrison is an American producer of contemporary opera. Morrison is known for her collaborations with many artists through her company Beth Morrison Projects
Beth_Morrison
Math concept
Computation. 6 (2–3): 183–208. doi:10.1016/S0747-7171(88)80042-7. Bayer, David; Morrison, Ian (1988). "Standard bases and geometric invariant theory I. Initial
Polyhedral_complex
Public conventions on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
scientists Frank Drake, Alex Filippenko, Seth Shostak, Andrew Fraknoi, David Morrison and Jill Tarter; author Robert J. Sawyer; professional skeptic Phil
SETIcon
2015 album by Van Morrison
The Essential Van Morrison is a two-disc compilation album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released on August 28, 2015. It is part of
The_Essential_Van_Morrison
Topics referred to by the same term
General Morrison may refer to: Alan Morrison (general) (1927–2008), Australian Army major general David Morrison (born 1956), Australian Army lieutenant
General_Morrison
1863 battle of the American Civil War
third Federal stand, Humphrey's brigade formed on the left of Colonel David Morrison's brigade of Ferrero's division. Soon afterward, Potter ordered Hartranft's
Battle_of_Campbell's_Station
2023 studio album by Van Morrison
singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released on 3 November 2023 by Exile Productions and Virgin Records. It is a cover album of Morrison's favourite rock and
Accentuate the Positive (Van Morrison album)
Accentuate_the_Positive_(Van_Morrison_album)
Class of statistical models
doi:10.1287/mksc.1100.0580. Retrieved 21 March 2019. Schmittlein, David; Morrison, Donald; Colombo, Richard. "Counting Your Customers: Who-Are They and
Buy_Till_you_Die
British aristocrat (1925–2022)
26 July 1948), a goddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, married William David Morrison in 1983 Marilyn Davina Butter (born 22 March 1950), married James Ramsay
Myra_Butter
British R&B singer (born 1974)
Mark Anthony Joseph Morrison (born 12 May 1974) is an English-Barbadian R&B singer best known for his 1996 platinum hit song "Return of the Mack", which
Mark_Morrison
Biogeographical region in Southeast Asia
2025-02-01. Wikramanayake, Eric; Dinerstein, Eric; Loucks, C.J.; Olson, David; Morrison, John; Lamoreaux, J. & Hamilton-Smith, Elery (2002). Terrestrial Ecoregions
Malesia
with everyday routines but overcame his grief with the help of Tracey Morrison (Sarah Thomson). Scotty and Tracey eventually fell in love but he developed
List of Shortland Street characters introduced in 2007
List_of_Shortland_Street_characters_introduced_in_2007
Australian general (born 1952)
controversy. Gillespie handed over command of the Army to Lieutenant General David Morrison during a ceremony on 24 June 2011, and officially retired from the Australian
Ken_Gillespie
1837 rebellion
Upper Canada Central Political Union was organized in 1832–33 by Thomas David Morrison and collected 19,930 signatures on a petition protesting Mackenzie's
Upper_Canada_Rebellion
Scottish comic book writer and playwright (born 1960)
Grant Morrison MBE (born 31 January 1960) is a Scottish comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer. Their work is known for its nonlinear narratives
Grant_Morrison
1716–1717 David Morrison and William Bashford 1717–1718 David Morrison and William Spencer 1718–1719 Rigby Dobbin and Andrew Newton 1719–1720 David Morrison and
High_Sheriff_of_Carrickfergus
This is the discography of Northern Irish singer Van Morrison. Morrison made his first recording playing saxophone on "Boozoo Hully Gully" with the International
Van_Morrison_discography
United States Virgin Islands sailor
Daniel David Morrison (November 20, 1931 – March 13, 1993) was a sailor who represented the United States Virgin Islands. He competed in the Tempest event
Dan_Morrison_(sailor)
Asteroid
top of Earth-threat list". New Scientist. Retrieved 28 December 2007. David Morrison (1 March 2006). "Asteroid 2004 VD17 classed as Torino Scale 2". Asteroid
(144898)_2004_VD17
2003 studio album by Van Morrison
"Somerset" (Acker Bilk, David Collett, Morrison) – 4:09 "Meaning of Loneliness" – 6:41 "Stop Drinking" (Lightnin' Hopkins, Morrison) – 3:24 "Goldfish Bowl"
What's Wrong with This Picture? (Van Morrison album)
What's_Wrong_with_This_Picture?_(Van_Morrison_album)
January 2016. Smith, Dan (25 January 2016). "Australian of the Year: David Morrison, former Army chief, given top honour for gender equality work". ABC
List of Senior Australian of the Year Award recipients
List_of_Senior_Australian_of_the_Year_Award_recipients
1978 studio album by Jim Morrison & the Doors
vocalist Jim Morrison and the band's breakup in 1973, the surviving members of the Doors reconvened to record music to accompany several of Morrison's spoken
An_American_Prayer
International school in Taiwan
Morrison Academy (Chinese: 馬禮遜學校; pinyin: Mǎlǐxùn Xuéxiào; Wade–Giles: Ma-li-hsün Hsüeh-hsiao) is an international Christian school founded in 1952 in
Morrison_Academy
Study involving matter and electromagnetic radiation
Newton's optics experiments (1666–1672). According to Andrew Fraknoi and David Morrison, "In 1672, in the first paper that he submitted to the Royal Society
Spectroscopy
Public, co-educational, secondary school in Logan Central, Queensland, Australia
backgrounds. The school hosted a talk by 2016 Australian of the Year David Morrison in line with its Harmony Day events. Lists of schools in Queensland
Woodridge_State_High_School
American actor (1907–1979)
Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne, was an American actor. Nicknamed "Duke", he became a popular
John_Wayne
1995 studio album by Van Morrison
the twenty-third studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). It is a diverse group of songs offering
Days Like This (Van Morrison album)
Days_Like_This_(Van_Morrison_album)
City in New York, United States
disappearance in 1826 sparked an anti-Masonic movement in America Thomas David Morrison, Canadian doctor and exiled Mayor of Toronto 1838–1843 James C. Owens
Batavia,_New_York
Journal of the West Australian Natural History Society. 2(6):5-33 David Morrison, Alex George (2004) Plate 492. Lechenaultia acutiloba Goodeniaceae Curtis's
George_Maxwell
Not-for-profit research organization
the Institute until the show became independent in January, 2025. Dr. David Morrison was the director of the Carl Sagan Center, until August 2015, when Nathalie
SETI_Institute
American banker
James M. Morrison (1805 – December 20, 1880) was an American banker who worked at the Bank of the Manhattan Company for more than forty years as teller
James_M._Morrison
American planetary science communication award
2001 André Brahic 2002 Heidi Hammel 2003 No award 2004 David Morrison 2005 Rosaly Lopes 2006 David Grinspoon 2007 No award 2008 G. Jeffrey Taylor 2009 Steven
Carl_Sagan_Medal
2026 American film
Jonathan Tropper. It stars Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Stephen Root, and Morena Baccarin
The_Wrecking_Crew_(2026_film)
Symbol of Barack Obama's presidential campaigns
"Patriotism is the foundation, but above that is hope, opportunity, newness." David Morrison, president of Philadelphia-based market research firm Twentysomething
Obama_logo
American engineering company
Morrison–Knudsen (MK) was an American civil engineering and construction company, with headquarters in Boise, Idaho. MK designed and constructed major
Morrison–Knudsen
Prominent street in Savannah, Georgia
(1851) Levy & Golden Building, 220–222 West Broughton Street (1905) David Morrison Building, 212–218 West Broughton Street (1905) 205–207 West Broughton
Broughton_Street
DAVID MORRISON
DAVID MORRISON
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID 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
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
English
(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
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
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
DAVID MORRISON
DAVID MORRISON
Girl/Female
German, Greek, Swedish
Pure; Torture
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Compassionate
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One Remembering the Eternal God
Boy/Male
Latin English
Conqueror.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Age
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
One Golden Eye
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shasanka | ஷாஸநகாÂ
Other name of Lord Shiva, The Moon
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Preserver of Guru's Feet
Girl/Female
Spanish
Reference to the Immaculate Conception.
Boy/Male
Hindu
It means the brain of Lord Shiva
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n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
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.
a.
Avid.
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.
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 writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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.
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.