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American film producer (born 1954)
David A. Permut (born March 23, 1954) is an American film producer. He has worked on dozens of films over 40 years, and has received both Academy and
David_Permut
2026 film by Olivia Wilde
veïns de dalt / The Neighbors Upstairs was in development from producer David Permut. The original film had also been adapted in France, Italy, Switzerland
The_Invite
2016 film by Mel Gibson
Crosby) wrote the treatment and brought the project to film producer David Permut, of Permut Presentations, through the early cooperation of Stan Jensen of
Hacksaw_Ridge
2023 American Western TV series
Sheridan, Feehan, David C. Glasser, David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, Christina Alexandra Voros, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, and David Hutkin. It is
Lawmen:_Bass_Reeves
2025 film by James Sweeney
James Sweeney set to direct and co-star from a screenplay he wrote, David Permut set to produce and Republic Pictures set to distribute. In May 2024,
Twinless
2009 television film directed by Russell Mulcahy
Mary Griffith as herself in the Pride Parade scene Executive producers David Permut, Daniel Sladek, and Chris Taaffe initiated and championed the project
Prayers_for_Bobby
1997 film by John Woo
Paramount Pictures announced plans to remake Face/Off with a new cast. David Permut would be executive producer, with Neal Moritz to produce and Oren Uziel
Face/Off
American biographical drama film
Disability Rights Activist. The film is from Apple Studios and is produced by David Permut and Kevin Walsh, whose the Walsh Company has an overall deal with Apple
Being_Heumann
Canadian filmmaker and murderer (born 1979)
film adaptation of The Devil's Cinema was acquired by film producer David Permut with Sam Hobkinson (Misha and the Wolves) set to direct. Internet homicide –
Mark_Twitchell
1992 film by Thom Eberhardt
a 1992 American comedy film directed by Thom Eberhardt, produced by David Permut, and co-written by John Dwyer and Thom Eberhardt for Touchstone Pictures
Captain_Ron
1994 film by Ernest Dickerson
poster Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson Written by Eric Bernt Produced by David Permut Starring Ice-T Rutger Hauer Charles S. Dutton John C. McGinley William
Surviving_the_Game
2001 film by Steven Soderbergh
Larry Merchant and sportscaster James Lampley as themselves In 1987, David Permut, who had produced a film adaptation of the 1950s TV show Dragnet, declared
Ocean's_Eleven
American filmmaker and actor (born 1990)
& Starring; Republic Pictures Takes Global On Three Point Capital & David Permut Production". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December
James_Sweeney_(filmmaker)
American actor (born 1991)
& Starring; Republic Pictures Takes Global On Three Point Capital & David Permut Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 23, 2024. Grobar, Matt
Dylan_O'Brien
Multi-genre entertainment and comic convention in California, US
announced that Academy Award and Emmy Award nominated executive producer David Permut and producer Oscar Boyson will be creating a feature-length documentary
San_Diego_Comic-Con
Non-fiction book by Steve Lillebuen
interrogating major suspects. A film adaptation of the book was acquired by David Permut with Sam Hobkinson (Misha and the Wolves) set to direct. Cummins, Julianna
The_Devil's_Cinema
1987 comedy film directed by Tom Mankiewicz
Mankiewicz Based on Dragnet by Jack Webb Produced by Bernie Brillstein David Permut Robert K. Weiss Starring Dan Aykroyd Tom Hanks Christopher Plummer Harry
Dragnet_(1987_film)
2009 film by Miguel Arteta
Written by Gustin Nash Based on Youth in Revolt by C. D. Payne Produced by David Permut Starring Michael Cera Portia Doubleday Jean Smart Mary Kay Place Justin
Youth_in_Revolt_(film)
American basketball player (born 1989)
Patterson & Joel Reilly Launch Undisputed Pictures, Team Up With Producer David Permut For Sports Drama 'Dock'". Deadline. October 19, 2021. Retrieved March
Patrick Patterson (basketball)
Patrick_Patterson_(basketball)
Annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Brooks David Brown Ethan Coen Megan Ellison Donna Gigliotti Ed Guiney Peter Jackson Norman Jewison Graham King Brad Pitt Marc Platt Sydney Pollack David Puttnam
Academy Award for Best Picture
Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
American private eye television series (1958–1961)
Entertainment in Canada. The project fell through when producers John Woo and David Permut began developing a big-screen remake for Paramount with screenwriter
Peter_Gunn
Maps showing homes of Hollywood movie stars
got so drunk he had to buy a movie star map to locate it". Producer David Permut described how, in 1969, at the age of 16, he published maps of celebrity
Maps_of_celebrity_homes
American radio and television personality (born 1954)
Lawton was hired to draft the script and direct, alongside producer David Permut, with a projected budget of $8–11 million. Lawton described the film
Howard_Stern
1991 film by Jerry Rees
from $15 million to $26 million. When the production was over, producer David Permut presented each member of the crew with a T-shirt emblazoned with the
The_Marrying_Man
American actress, producer and novelist (born 1967)
Aisling Franciosi were cast opposite Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney in David Permut's movie Twinless. Graham also starred in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Lauren_Graham
Award ceremony for films of 2016
mixed reception and low ratings of the previous year's ceremony, producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin declined to helm the Oscar production. They were
89th_Academy_Awards
2022 Canadian film directed by Carly Stone
Patterson & Joel Reilly Launch Undisputed Pictures, Team Up With Producer David Permut For Sports Drama 'Dock'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-02-05. Radheyan Simonpillai
North_of_Normal
1997 film by Betty Thomas
was expected to go into production in May 1993 with David Permut assigned as producer under his Permut Presentations banner. According to Lawton, The Adventures
Private_Parts_(1997_film)
2012 American film
poster Directed by Brian Dannelly Written by Chris Colfer Produced by David Permut Mia Chang Rob Aguire Chris Colfer Starring Chris Colfer Allison Janney
Struck by Lightning (2012 film)
Struck_by_Lightning_(2012_film)
2016 American film
Written by Gregori Viens Henry Phillips Produced by Jim Hart Arun Kumar David Permut Henry Phillips Matt Ratner Rick Rosenthal Gregori Viens Starring Henry
Punching_Henry
American Western television series (1965–1967)
center on an evil capitalist trying to shut down Fort Courage. Producer David Permut was planning to fill out the film's cast with alums of The Kids in the
F_Troop
Fictional character
go into production the following May in New York. David Permut would produce the film under his Permut Presentations Banner, which has a first-look deal
Fartman_(Howard_Stern)
2001 film by George Gallo
Elmes Dennis Freeman "Across the Bridge" by Graham Greene Produced by David Permut Brett Ratner Starring Eddie Griffin Orlando Jones Edward Herrmann Cinematography
Double_Take_(2001_film)
American film production company
Cornfeld Monica Levinson Priyanka Mattoo David Permut Shivani Rawat Wallace Wolodarsky Netflix Electric Dynamite Permut Presentations ShivHans Pictures 2018
Red_Hour_Productions
2017 American biographical comedy-drama film
Jack Black as Jan Lewan, Marla's husband and David's father Jenny Slate as Marla Lewan, Jan's wife and David's mother Jason Schwartzman as Mickey Pizzazz
The_Polka_King
2007 film by Jon Poll
into the character-driven, serious comedy with heart that you want it be." David Wiegand of the San Francisco Chronicle commented: "The script is adequate
Charlie_Bartlett
American film producer
Adventist Review. Retrieved February 22, 2017. Jewish Journal: "Producer David Permut brings a soldier’s valor to the screen in ‘Hacksaw Ridge’" by Naomi Pfefferman
Terry_Benedict
1993 American film
described the film as an "erotic thriller with comedy overtones." Producer David Permut likened the film to "Working Girl gone bad," and stated that he had been
The_Temp_(film)
1991 film by George Gallo
Written by George Gallo Frank Pesce James Franciscus (story) Produced by David Permut Starring Danny Aiello Anthony LaPaglia Lainie Kazan Cinematography Steven
29th_Street_(film)
Priyanka Chopra set to star and produce with Levinson, Jason Sosnoff and David Permut and distributed by Prime Video. On September 30, 2020, Levinson was set
Barry Levinson's unrealized projects
Barry_Levinson's_unrealized_projects
1996 American film
movie as broadcasters. Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Ed Koch, Fabio, and David Letterman also appeared in the movie. Gene Anthony Ray (who played Leroy
Eddie_(film)
Recipient(s) Result Ref. AACTA Awards December 7, 2016 Best Film Bill Mechanic, David Permut, Paul Currie and Bruce Davey Won Best Direction Mel Gibson Won Best Original
List of accolades received by Hacksaw Ridge
List_of_accolades_received_by_Hacksaw_Ridge
Green Acres, with Red Hour Productions's George Linardos producing with David Permut, and Fox Family Films distributing the film. On October 9, 1998, Robert
Ben Stiller's unrealized projects
Ben_Stiller's_unrealized_projects
American composer (born 1949)
Sinise, Hugh Wilson, Don Bluth, Jon Davison, Gary Goldman, Steve Rash, David Permut, Gene Quintano, Roger Birnbaum, Ron Underwood, Mark Burg, Thom Mount
Robert_Folk
Film award
Adele Romanski Hacksaw Ridge Mel Gibson Bill Mechanic, David Permut Hell or High Water David Mackenzie Carla Hacken, Julie Yorn Lion Garth Davis Iain
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Drama
2007 novel by Patricia Wood
sold film rights to production company 3311 Productions and producer David Permut. In April 2026, the film was announced to be in development at Searchlight
Lottery_(novel)
Sisters" in that issue Pfefferman, Naomi (24 February 2017). "Producer David Permut brings a soldier's valor to the screen in "Hacksaw Ridge'". Jewish Journal
List of Seventh-day Adventists
List_of_Seventh-day_Adventists
1992 film by Alan J. Pakula
talent show and realizes she's alive. With the help of private investigator David Duttonville, who was hired by the insurance company from which Eddy is attempting
Consenting_Adults_(1992_film)
2014 American film
poster Directed by Stephen Belber Written by Stephen Belber Produced by David Permut Matt Ratner Rick Rosenthal Starring Patrick Stewart Carla Gugino Matthew
Match_(film)
2007 American film
Applegate, James Belushi, Whoopi Goldberg, Dane Cook, Abe Vigoda, Mo'Nique, David Koechner, Jamie Kennedy, Harvey Fierstein, Alyson Hannigan, and others.
Farce_of_the_Penguins
1979 film
Film: 'Pryor in Concert':Mime and Mimic". The New York Times. David Permut: By Permut Only Movieline Staff (December 1, 1992). "Richard Pryor: Live in
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert
Richard_Pryor:_Live_in_Concert
1991 American TV series or program
language English Production Executive producer Howard Lipstone Producers David Permut Daniel Levy Production location Houston, Texas Cinematography Mike Fash
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
A_Triumph_of_the_Heart:_The_Ricky_Bell_Story
Protestant Christian denomination
Adventist Church". Pfefferman, Naomi (February 24, 2017). "Producer David Permut brings a soldier's valor to the screen in 'Hacksaw Ridge'". Jewish Journal
Seventh-day_Adventist_Church
& Starring; Republic Pictures Takes Global On Three Point Capital & David Permut Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2024. Rubin,
List of Republic Pictures films
List_of_Republic_Pictures_films
US film awards ceremony in 2026
Duplass (director/writer/producer); Michael Strassner (writer/producer); David Bonnett Jr. and Drew Langer (producers) Boys Go to Jupiter – Julian Glander
41st Independent Spirit Awards
41st_Independent_Spirit_Awards
Award ceremony for producing 2016 works
Denzel Washington, and Todd Black Hacksaw Ridge – Bill Mechanic and David Permut Hell or High Water – Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn Hidden Figures – Donna
28th Producers Guild of America Awards
28th_Producers_Guild_of_America_Awards
Australian film award
Bruce Davey, William D. Johnson, Bill Mechanic, Brian Oliver, and David Permut Lion Iain Canning, Angie Fielder, and Emile Sherman Manchester by the Sea
AACTA International Award for Best Film
AACTA_International_Award_for_Best_Film
1947 film directed by Leslie Goodwins
Goodwins Written by Harry Essex Barbara Worth Produced by Maurice Conn David Permut Starring Henry Wilcoxon Mary Brian Douglass Dumbrille Virginia Dale Don
Dragnet_(1947_film)
2003 American film
Directed by George Gallo Written by Eddie Griffin Produced by Eddie Griffin David Permut Paul Brooks Starring Eddie Griffin Cinematography Theo van de Sande Edited
Dysfunktional_Family
Award
and Ann Wingate, produced by HBO Prayers for Bobby Stanley M. Brooks, David Permut, Daniel Sladek and Chris Taaffe, executive producers; Damian Ganczewski
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Television_Movie
Australian film award
Bill Mechanic, David Permut, Paul Currie and Bruce Davey The Daughter Jan Chapman and Nicole O’Donohue Girl Asleep Jo Dyer Goldstone David Jowsey and Greer
AACTA_Award_for_Best_Film
Canadian author and journalist
for the Ned Kelly Award. A film adaptation of the book was acquired by David Permut with Sam Hobkinson set to direct in April 2022. Steve Lillebuen. The
Steve_Lillebuen
American dramatist
teaming up with Academy Award and Emmy Award nominated executive producer David Permut and producer Oscar Boyson on a feature-length documentary about Comic-Con
Mathew_Klickstein
Rudin Fences Nominated Shared with Todd Black and Denzel Washington David Permut Hacksaw Ridge Nominated Shared with Bill Mechanic Carla Hacken Julie Yorn
List of Jewish Academy Award winners and nominees
List_of_Jewish_Academy_Award_winners_and_nominees
2020 American TV series or program
Annenberg-Weingarten Wendy Abrams Tommee May Explore Films David Bender (principal producer) David Permut (principal producer) Editors Kate Amend Rejh Cabrera
Visible:_Out_on_Television
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Retrieved 26 January 2017. Weber, David (31 March 2003). "PM - Tribute to Nick Enright". ABC Radio. Australian Broadcasting
List of Academy Award winners and nominees from Australia
List_of_Academy_Award_winners_and_nominees_from_Australia
American novelist
Association. In 2009, it was optioned to become a motion picture, by David Permut and Steve Jones. Ahlgren is a contributing writer to Seeking Alpha. A
Paco_Ahlgren
Australian film and television awards ceremony
Mechanic, David Permut, Paul Currie, Bruce Davey The Daughter – Jan Chapman, Nicole O'Donohue Girl Asleep – Jo Dyer Goldstone – Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey
6th_AACTA_Awards
Honor awarded to film producers
Rudin, Denzel Washington, and Todd Black Hacksaw Ridge Bill Mechanic and David Permut Hell or High Water Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn Hidden Figures Donna Gigliotti
Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture
Producers_Guild_of_America_Award_for_Best_Theatrical_Motion_Picture
Chinese film festival
Semih Kaplanoğlu (Turkish filmmaker) Naomi Kawase (Japanese director) David Permut (US film producer) Qin Hailu (Chinese actress) Chang Chen (Chinese actor)
2018 Shanghai International Film Festival
2018_Shanghai_International_Film_Festival
1995 crime drama film by Michael Mann
Confirmed". Retrieved June 8, 2022. "Mann bites Peacock; just the facts for Permut". Variety. January 4, 1999. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024
Heat_(1995_film)
only; produced by Summit Entertainment, Cross Creek Pictures, IM Global, Permut Presentations and Dearmest Films August 3, 2017 Valerian and the City of
List of United International Pictures films
List_of_United_International_Pictures_films
American television and film actor
2011–2015 Falling Skies John Pope Main cast; 47 episodes 2012 Perception Gerard Permut Episode: "Pilot" The Eleventh Victim Cruise TV movie 2014 Klondike Swiftwater
Colin_Cunningham
Incidents co-production with House Productions Lottery co-production with Permut Presentations, 3311 and Red Crown A Manual for Cleaning Women co-production
List of Searchlight Pictures films
List_of_Searchlight_Pictures_films
Kennedy/Marshall Company February 12, 1993 The Temp co-production with Permut Presentations March 12, 1993 Fire in the Sky co-production with Wizan/Black
List of Paramount Pictures films (1990–1999)
List_of_Paramount_Pictures_films_(1990–1999)
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Everyman Pictures, Texon Entertainment and Permut Presentations MGM Distribution Co. U.S. and select international distribution
List of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films (2000–2009)
List_of_Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer_films_(2000–2009)
American independent media company
million, with the latter earning more than $250 million worldwide. Pierson, David (June 1, 2016). "Annapurna Pictures' Megan Ellison pays $40 million for
Annapurna_Pictures
Café in New Orleans, Louisiana
of Jean-Georges. New York: Broadway Books. p. 4. ISBN 978-0-307-48169-6. Permut, Susan (1993). Adventures in Eating: A Guide to Denvers Ethnic Markets Bakeries
Café_du_Monde
Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020. Ansen, David (July 22, 2020). "First Look at Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago
List of Paramount Pictures films (2020–2029)
List_of_Paramount_Pictures_films_(2020–2029)
American entertainment company
a "specialty features" division. On March 24, 1999, Regency executive David Matalon joined the supervisory board of Puma AG, an international sports
Regency_Enterprises
D'Alessandro, Anthony; Campione, Katie (July 25, 2026). "Black Panther 3: David Jonsson to Play T'Challa II". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2026
List of Walt Disney Studios films (2020–2029)
List_of_Walt_Disney_Studios_films_(2020–2029)
Beatrice (January 4, 2022). "Justin Long, Augustus Prew, Andrea Bang Join Dear David Movie Produced by BuzzFeed, Lionsgate (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter
List of Lionsgate films (2020–2029)
List_of_Lionsgate_films_(2020–2029)
Aldo Puglisi, Eros Pagni 18 Give 'em Hell, Harry! Theater Television / Permut Presentations / Theatrovision Steve Binder, Peter H. Hunt (directors); Samuel
List of American films of 1975
List_of_American_films_of_1975
"Evil (2003)". Swedish Film Database. Retrieved December 9, 2024. Bloom, David (June 30, 2004). "'Punisher' painless in Sony, Marvel deal". Variety. Retrieved
List of Sony Pictures Releasing International films
List_of_Sony_Pictures_Releasing_International_films
Motion picture company established in 1967
Experiment (1973) - Company Credits". IMDB. Retrieved December 31, 2017. Cook, David A. (2000). Lost Illusions: American Cinema in the Shadow of Watergate and
Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Cinerama_Releasing_Corporation
American law enforcement officer
from the original on October 21, 2020. McNary, Dave (February 23, 2010). "Permut, Serenity to produce 'Badge'". Variety. Archived from the original on October
Jerry_Speziale
American film production company
co-production with Summit Entertainment, Demarest Media, Pandemonium Films, Permut Presentations and Vendian Entertainment $40 million $180.6 million 84% 2017
Cross_Creek_Pictures
Metro-North Railroad line in New York
February 4, 2015. Moser, Emily (August 4, 2012). "Chatting with Howard Permut, President of Metro-North Railroad". I Ride The Harlem Line... Archived
Harlem_Line
DAVID PERMUT
DAVID PERMUT
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
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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
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
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Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
DAVID PERMUT
DAVID PERMUT
Boy/Male
Arabic
Idol
Girl/Female
Tamil
Eastern, Elder
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Winner; Winning
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Same as Manav, Gold
Boy/Male
Hindu
Winter Moon
Girl/Female
Muslim
Kind, Working
Boy/Male
Indian
Good Conscious
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Celtic, English, Greek, Irish
Handmaiden; Smooth Brow; Female Version of Melvin; Friend; Bad Village; Chieftain; Slender; Delicate; A Flower Name
Boy/Male
German Teutonic
Victorious peace.
DAVID PERMUT
DAVID PERMUT
DAVID PERMUT
DAVID PERMUT
DAVID PERMUT
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.
The act of permuting; exchange of the thing for another; mutual transference; interchange.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
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.
One who permutes.
a.
Capable of being permuted; exchangeable.
n.
Any one of such possible arrangements.
a.
Avid.
v. t.
To interchange; to transfer reciprocally.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
n.
The arrangement of any determinate number of things, as units, objects, letters, etc., in all possible orders, one after the other; -- called also alternation. Cf. Combination, n., 4.
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.
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.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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.
v. t.
To exchange; to barter; to traffic.
n.
Barter; exchange.
a.
Timid; fearful.