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David Sheldon may refer to: David Sheldon (wrestler) (1953–2007), American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Angel of Death David Newton
David_Sheldon
American spy for the Soviet Union (born 1952)
David Sheldon Boone (born August 26, 1952) is a former U.S. Army signals analyst who worked for the National Security Agency (NSA) and was convicted of
David_Sheldon_Boone
American professional wrestler (1953-2007)
David Sheldon (July 20, 1953 – November 25, 2007) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Angel of Death. Sheldon wrestled
Angel_of_Death_(wrestler)
2020 film by André Szöts
is a sequel to the 1976 film Grizzly directed by William Girdler and David Sheldon. The film is about a giant grizzly named Tawanda who seeks revenge after
Grizzly_II:_Revenge
American statistician
David Sheldon Moore is an American statistician, who is known for his leadership of statistics education for many decades. David S. Moore received his
David_S._Moore
British activist and spy (1910–2000)
David Crook (14 August 1910 – 1 November 2000) was a British communist who spent most of his life teaching in China. A committed Marxist from 1931, he
David_Crook
1976 film by William Girdler
co-writer David Sheldon thought the idea would make a good film following the success of Jaws. Girdler discovered the script on Sheldon's desk and offered
Grizzly_(film)
Judge and author of 2019 report into abuse in the Football Association
Sir Clive David Sheldon (born 13 October 1966) is a judge of the High Court of England and Wales. He was educated at The Latymer School, Gonville and
Clive_Sheldon
American double agent and spy (1944–2023)
listed the cause of death as colon cancer. The Hanssen spy case was told in David Wise's book Spy: The Inside Story of How the FBI's Robert Hanssen Betrayed
Robert_Hanssen
English footballer (born 2003)
transfer". Chelsea F.C. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025. Ornstein, David; Sheldon, Dan (4 June 2025). "Chelsea complete Liam Delap transfer on six-year
Liam_Delap
American CIA analyst and Soviet spy (1941–2026)
January 7, 2026. SPY HANDLER | Kirkus Reviews. Assessment, p. 4. Gioe, David; Dylan, Huw; Goodman, Michael S., eds. (2020). "A Mole in Their Midst: The
Aldrich_Ames
American spies for the Soviet Union (d. 1953)
convicted co-conspirators were sentenced to prison, including Ethel's brother, David Greenglass (who had made a plea agreement), Harry Gold, and Morton Sobell
Julius_and_Ethel_Rosenberg
1974 American slasher film directed by Sean MacGregor
American slasher film directed by Sean MacGregor and an uncredited David Sheldon and starring Sorrell Booke, Gene Evans, Shelley Morrison, and Leif Garrett
People_Toys
1981 American film
Lucinda Dooling, John Randolph, Mel Novak, and Richard Herd. Directed by David Sheldon with a story by Lawrence D. Foldes, the film follows Mary Ann "Lovely"
Lovely_But_Deadly
German-born British physicist and atomic spy (1911–1988)
agencies were used to implicate Harry Gold, a key witness in the trials of David Greenglass and Julius and Ethel Rosenberg in the United States. Fuchs later
Klaus_Fuchs
Atomic spy for the Soviet Union (1922–2014)
David Greenglass (March 2, 1922 – July 1, 2014) was an American machinist who worked on the Manhattan Project and was an atomic spy for the Soviet Union
David_Greenglass
American defected communist spy, writer, editor (1901–1961)
Schroeder" as Chambers while Spiegel was describing his involvement with David Zimmerman, a spy in Chambers's network. In 1952, Chambers's book Witness
Whittaker_Chambers
American sitcom (2017–2024)
Young Sheldon is an American sitcom television series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro that aired on CBS from September 25, 2017, to May 16, 2024
Young_Sheldon
American actor
role in Halloween II (1981), and Lovely But Deadly (1981), directed by David Sheldon. He later appeared in Hotshot (1987), directed by Rick King, and played
Billy_Warlock
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(Polish TV series), a 2020 television series Angel of Death (wrestler) (David Sheldon, 1953–2007), American wrestler Common media nickname for health care
Angel_of_Death
characters: Sheldon Lee Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter, two physicists and roommates; Penny, their neighbor who is a waitress and aspiring actress; Sheldon and
List of The Big Bang Theory franchise characters
List_of_The_Big_Bang_Theory_franchise_characters
Name list
producer David Sheldon (disambiguation), various people Dominic Sheldon, Anglo-Irish soldier Donald Sheldon (1921–1975), Alaskan bush pilot Edward Sheldon (1886–1946)
Sheldon_(name)
American businessman and author
Sheldon David Yellen (born January 16, 1958) is an American businessman, author and the CEO of BELFOR Property Restoration. Yellen was born to a Jewish
Sheldon_Yellen
American actor (born 2008)
Bob & David, and Teachers. They did voice work for the radio play Nilsa and the Troll. In March 2017, Revord was cast as Missy Cooper, Sheldon Cooper's
Raegan_Revord
American spy for the Soviet Union (1917–2018)
her previous marriage. The new couple soon had a son Mark together. After David Greenglass, Ethel Rosenberg's brother, was arrested on charges of espionage
Morton_Sobell
Aldrich Ames David Henry Barnett Harold James Nicholson Larry Wu-Tai Chin Sharon M. Scranage William Kampiles Tony Mendez David Sheldon Boone Ronald Pelton
List_of_American_spies
Young Sheldon is an American coming-of-age sitcom television series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro for CBS. The series is a spin-off prequel
List of Young Sheldon episodes
List_of_Young_Sheldon_episodes
American actor (born 2008)
2008) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon, a spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, from 2017 to 2024
Iain_Armitage
American actress (1940–2023)
[citation needed] She was married to Hollywood motion picture producer David Sheldon.[citation needed] McCall died on April 14, 2023, at the age of 83. Sumner
Joan_McCall
Surname list
Daniel Boone (disambiguation), multiple people David Boone (1951–2005), Canadian football player David Sheldon Boone (born 1952), American-born Soviet spy
Boone_(surname)
American television sitcom (2007–2019)
living in Pasadena, California: Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), both physicists at the California Institute of Technology
The_Big_Bang_Theory
American professional wrestling promotion
involved in the match, and eventually turned into a six-man brawl. David Sheldon, aka The Angel of Death, also got involved, and orchestrated a four-on-two
World Class Championship Wrestling
World_Class_Championship_Wrestling
Bolger, student, second-most-credentialed person in modern history David Sheldon Boone, former U.S. Army signals analyst who was convicted of espionage-related
List of people from Flint, Michigan
List_of_people_from_Flint,_Michigan
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (born 1980)
Sheldon Keefe (born September 17, 1980) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the New Jersey Devils
Sheldon_Keefe
American professional wrestling promotion
suicide on February 18. Von Erich was to have faced the Angel of Death, David Sheldon, that day. Instead, a memorial service was held at the Sportatorium
Global_Wrestling_Federation
American college president (1797–1854)
David Newton Sheldon (June 26, 1807 – October 4, 1889) was the fifth President of Colby College, Maine, United States from 1843–1853. He was also a pastor
David_Newton_Sheldon
United States federal law
was convicted of espionage for the Russians. In 1998, NSA contractor David Sheldon Boone was charged with having handed over a 600-page technical manual
Espionage_Act_of_1917
Film genre based on revenge theme
Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. "Lovely but Deadly (1983) - David Sheldon | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. "1990:
Vigilante_film
American actor (1934–2025)
independent features, such as Lovely But Deadly (1981) for director/producer David Sheldon, starring B-movie heroine Lucinda Dooling. In the 1990s, Novak appeared
Mel_Novak
on March 6, 2016. Retrieved 2011-01-06. "Lovely but Deadly (1983) - David Sheldon | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".
List_of_martial_arts_films
Espionage against the United States by Soviet intelligence agencies
failed raid on Trotsky's home states that Grigulevich tricked Robert Sheldon Harte, an American Communist who was Trotsky's bodyguard, into opening
Soviet espionage in the United States
Soviet_espionage_in_the_United_States
Canadian politician (1907–1983)
Cartier. He won with 30% of the vote in a tight four-way race, beating David Lewis of the social democratic Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
Fred_Rose_(politician)
British bodybuilder (born 1994)
Livi "Liv" Sheldon (born 18 May 1994) is an English television personality, personal trainer and former professional bodybuilder. She appears as Diamond
Livi_Sheldon
Soviet spy
ISBN 0-679-45724-0 - See Vassiliev Notebook "Black Notebook", Page 75. Martin, David C. (2003). Wilderness of Mirrors: Intrigue, Deception and the Secrets That
Bill_Weisband
British civil servant and Soviet spy
for the Oxford spy ring. Another Oxford student that Wynn recruited was David Floyd. Floyd joined the British Diplomatic Service and spied for the Russians
Arthur_Wynn
1995 song by Michael Jackson featuring Slash
Attorney Tom Sneddon, whose name is similar to the subject of the song, Dom Sheldon. Sneddon controlled the investigation into Jackson following the 1993 accusations
D.S._(song)
American political family and former first family
m. Flora Sheldon Prescott Sheldon Bush (1895–1972), m. Dorothy Wear Walker Prescott Sheldon Bush Jr., m. Elizabeth Kauffman Prescott Sheldon Bush III
Bush_family
American bass guitar player (born 1950)
Stanley Sheldon (born September 19, 1950) is an American bass guitar player best known for his work with Peter Frampton. He is notable as an early adopter
Stanley_Sheldon
Eastern Orthodox church
Barry, David Sheldon (1976). The Patriarchate of Jerusalem in the fifth and sixth centuries. Madison: University of Wisconsin. Brakke, David (2008).
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Greek_Orthodox_Patriarchate_of_Jerusalem
American actor (1908–1982)
Gene Sheldon (born Eugene Hume; February 1, 1908 – May 1, 1982) was an American actor, mime artist, and musician. He is remembered as the mute servant
Gene_Sheldon
Species of bird
ISBN 978-0-307-95790-0. Whittingham, Linda; Slikas, Beth; Winkler, David; Sheldon, Frederick (2002). "Phylogeny of the Tree Swallow Genus, Tachycineta
Violet-green_swallow
70-point coin grading scale
the Sheldon scale. The scale was created by William Herbert Sheldon. In 1949, the original scale was first presented in Dr. William H. Sheldon's Early
Sheldon_coin_grading_scale
1987 novel by Stephen King
its two main characters – novelist Paul Sheldon and his self-proclaimed number-one fan, Annie Wilkes. When Sheldon is seriously injured following a car accident
Misery_(novel)
1925 film by Victor Fleming
London's 1911 novel Adventure. A Solomon Islands plantation owner, David Sheldon becomes ill from blackwater fever following the death of many of his
Adventure_(1925_film)
American film production company and distributor
against FVI by Girdler and producer/screenwriters Harvey Flaxman and David Sheldon. FVI eventually returned the profits to the filmmakers. Montoro's FVI
Film_Ventures_International
American poet, cartoonist, writer, and songwriter (1930–1999)
Sheldon Allan Silverstein (/ˈsɪlvərstiːn/; September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer, cartoonist, songwriter, and musician. Born and raised
Shel_Silverstein
American physicist and television script consultant
various television shows and films, such as The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Manhattan and Oppenheimer. His research involves high-energy collider
David_Saltzberg
Liverziani Christian Mura Daniel Newman Battista Perri Diego Ricci David Sheldon Jason Simontacchi Michele Toriaco Shinnosuke Abe Norihiro Akahoshi Yoshikazu
Baseball at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Team squads
Baseball_at_the_2000_Summer_Olympics_–_Team_squads
1986 American TV series or program
Sidney Sheldon's If Tomorrow Comes is a 1986 American television miniseries based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Sidney Sheldon, starring Madolyn
If Tomorrow Comes (miniseries)
If_Tomorrow_Comes_(miniseries)
American journalist
David Sheldon Barry Sr. (May 25, 1859 – February 10, 1936) was an American journalist who became the 17th Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate
David_S._Barry
Irish-American actor and film director (1883–1955)
Richard Oak Dangerous Money (1924) - Tim Sullivan Adventure (1925) - David Sheldon On Thin Ice (1925) - Charles White Pretty Ladies (1925) - Al Cassidy
Tom_Moore_(actor)
United States Army general, military historian, diplomat
father's vice president and also father-in-law to Eisenhower's son David. John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower was born on August 3, 1922, at Denver General Hospital
John_Eisenhower
American communist
Robert Sheldon Harte (1915 – May 24, 1940) was an American Communist who worked as one of Leon Trotsky’s assistants and bodyguards in Coyoacán, Mexico
Robert_Sheldon_Harte
Israeli-American physician, billionaire, and conservative donor
philanthropist, and conservative political donor. She was married to Sheldon Adelson until his death in 2021. As of October 2025[update], estimates
Miriam_Adelson
American mathematician (born 1956)
Sheldon H. Katz (19 December 1956, Brooklyn) is an American mathematician, specializing in algebraic geometry and its applications to string theory. In
Sheldon_Katz
Topics referred to by the same term
Boone, American professor and Mormon historian David Sheldon Boone (born 1952), American-born Soviet spy David Boon (born 1960), Australian cricketer This
David_Boone_(disambiguation)
British screenwriter, author and lecturer (born 1971)
Jeremy Sheldon (born 1971) is a British screenwriter, author and lecturer. Sheldon was educated at Eton College and at the University of East Anglia where
Jeremy_Sheldon
American quantum computing researcher
Sarah Sheldon is an American engineering physicist who develops quantum computing devices for IBM Quantum, at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center in
Sarah_Sheldon
South African motor racing driver
Sheldon van der Linde (born 13 May 1999) is a South African motor racing driver currently employed by BMW as a factory driver. He has been competing in
Sheldon_van_der_Linde
American politician and attorney (born 1955)
Sheldon Whitehouse (born October 20, 1955) is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat
Sheldon_Whitehouse
American actor (born 1973)
attention for his main role as George Cooper Sr. on the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon (2017–2024). Barber was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, and
Lance_Barber
American actor (born 1972)
coming-of-age film Love, Simon. In 2021, Duhamel starred in the role of Sheldon Sampson in the Netflix superhero series Jupiter's Legacy. He also portrayed
Josh_Duhamel
American theoretical physicist
Sheldon Goldstein (born October 24, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia) is an American theoretical physicist. He introduced the term "Bohmian mechanics". Goldstein
Sheldon_Goldstein
Topics referred to by the same term
National Register of Historic Places listings in Talbot County, Georgia David Sheldon (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles about people
David_Shelton
Criminal Law of Scotland. 1892. Pages 53 to 63. R A A McCall Smith and David Sheldon. "Offences against the administration of justice". Scots Criminal Law
Offences against public justice
Offences_against_public_justice
American lyricist and songwriter (1924–2023)
Sheldon Mayer Harnick (April 30, 1924 – June 23, 2023) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his collaborations with composer Jerry Bock
Sheldon_Harnick
warned about U.S. investigation into his activities by Robert Hanssen David Sheldon Boone, signals Intelligence analyst at NSA, sentenced to 24 years for
List of Eastern Bloc agents in the United States
List_of_Eastern_Bloc_agents_in_the_United_States
2002 film by Danny DeVito
former children's television host who attempts to sabotage his replacement, Sheldon Mopes (Norton), and his character, Smoochy the Rhino. Produced by FilmFour
Death_to_Smoochy
American Vice admiral
Following his first wife's early death, he married Cora Barry, daughter of David Sheldon Barry, US Senate Sergeant at Arms and Cora Bonney, with whom he had
Wilder_D._Baker
American politician (1895–1972)
Prescott Sheldon Bush (May 15, 1895 – October 8, 1972) was an American banker and Republican Party politician. After working as a Wall Street executive
Prescott_Bush
American physicist (1933–2017)
Sheldon "Shelly" Schultz (January 21, 1933 – January 31, 2017) was an American physicist, who was a professor at University of California, San Diego.
Sheldon_Schultz
1997 studio album by Feline
Drew Richards. Three of the Save Your Face tracks were remixed by Chris Sheldon for the new release, which was preceded by "Sun In My Eyes" and the cancelled
Save_Your_Face
British politician (1923–2020)
Robert Edward Sheldon, Baron Sheldon PC (born Isaac Ezra Shamash; 13 September 1923 – 2 February 2020) was a British Labour Party politician and life peer
Robert_Sheldon,_Baron_Sheldon
1996 studio album by Over the Rhine
feature the photography of Michael Wilson. The cover illustration is by David Sheldon. Additionally, this is the only full-length OTR album to feature bassist
The_Darkest_Night_of_the_Year
American songwriter and record producer (1937–2018)
Sheldon David "Scott" English (January 10, 1937 – November 16, 2018) was an American songwriter, arranger and record producer. He is best known as the
Scott_English
American pathologist (1928–2021)
Pathology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 9781451181326. Strayer, David Sheldon; Saffitz, Jeffrey E.; Rubin, Emanuel (October 2019). Rubin's Pathology:
Emanuel_Rubin
17th-century witch accuser
Susannah Sheldon (born circa 1674) was one of the core accusers during the Salem Witch Trials. She was eighteen years of age during the time of Salem
Susannah_Sheldon
American painter (1854–1926)
Helen "Nellie" Sheldon Jacobs Smillie (née Helen Sheldon Jacobs; 1854 – 1926) was an American painter, known for genre painting and watercolors. She often
Helen_Sheldon_Jacobs_Smillie
Short story by James Tiptree Jr.
is a 1977 science fiction novella by Raccoona Sheldon, a pen name for American psychologist Alice Sheldon, who also wrote as James Tiptree Jr. The story
The_Screwfly_Solution
English pop singer, actor and novelist (1936–2023)
Douglas Sheldon (born Bernard Bobrow, 22 June 1936 – 25 March 2023) was an English pop singer, actor and novelist. Sheldon was born as Bernard Bobrow in
Doug_Sheldon
1982 American novel by Sidney Sheldon
Master of the Game is a novel by Sidney Sheldon, first published in hardback format in 1982. Spanning four generations in the lives of the fictional McGregor/Blackwell
Master_of_the_Game_(novel)
ISBN 0786417544. Oliver, Greg (December 10, 2007). "Friends remember Dave Sheldon's life". Canadian Online Explorer. SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original
List of former Universal Wrestling Federation (Bill Watts) personnel
List_of_former_Universal_Wrestling_Federation_(Bill_Watts)_personnel
Global conflict (1939-1945)
Fought and Won. New York: Basic Books. ISBN 978-0-465-06698-8. Harris, Sheldon H. (2002). Factories of Death: Japanese Biological Warfare, 1932–1945,
World_War_II
American pastor and lobbyist (1934-2020)
Louis Philip Sheldon (June 11, 1934 – May 29, 2020) was an American Presbyterian pastor, and then Anglican priest, and chairman of the social conservative
Louis_P._Sheldon
Novel by Sidney Sheldon
from the executive producer David Gerber. It starred Brooke Shields, Vanessa Williams and Gail O'Grady. "Sidney Sheldon's Nothing Lasts Forever". New
Nothing Lasts Forever (Sheldon novel)
Nothing_Lasts_Forever_(Sheldon_novel)
United States historic place
October 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Cultural Resource Inventory: Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge and Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, United
David_L._Shirk_Ranch
American investment banker (born 1962)
profit margins from 11% to 22% with sales rising by 70%. In April 2014, Sheldon Adelson, a client of his from Drexel Burnham, offered Solomon operational
David_M._Solomon
2015 UK local government election
council was: After the election, the composition of the council was: David Sheldon was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Denne ward in 2011, the year when
2015 Horsham District Council election
2015_Horsham_District_Council_election
Retrieved January 18, 2019. Rejent, Joseph (February 1, 2019). "'Young Sheldon' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from
List of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episodes (season 20–present)
List_of_Law_&_Order:_Special_Victims_Unit_episodes_(season_20–present)
American rapper (born 1981)
David McCleary Sheldon (born July 25, 1981), known professionally as Mac Lethal, is an American rapper, songwriter and author from Kansas City, Missouri
Mac_Lethal
DAVID SHELDON
DAVID SHELDON
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Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive 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
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie 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
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
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
DAVID SHELDON
DAVID SHELDON
Girl/Female
Hindu
Leaf
Boy/Male
Tamil
Somasindhu | ஸோமாஸிஂதூ
Lord Vishnu
Female
Greek
(Γα�α) Greek name GAIA means "earth." In mythology, this is the name of the goddess of earth, the wife of Ouranos and mother of the Titans. Her Roman name is Terra.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sitikantha | ஸீதீகாநà¯à®¤à®¾
Lord Shiva
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Burrows. Compare Burris.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
The Taming of the Shrew' Baptista Minola, a gentleman of Padua.
Boy/Male
Hindu
King
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
King of Wind and Truth
Boy/Male
Tamil
DAVID SHELDON
DAVID SHELDON
DAVID SHELDON
DAVID SHELDON
DAVID SHELDON
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.
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.
Avid.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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.
a.
Timid; fearful.
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.
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.
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.