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American baseball executive (born 1985)
When Stearns became the general manager of the Brewers in 2015 at age 30, he was the youngest general manager in Major League Baseball. Stearns has also
David_Stearns
American businessman, lawyer, and NBA commissioner (1942–2020)
David Joel Stern (September 22, 1942 – January 1, 2020) was an American lawyer and business executive who was the commissioner of the National Basketball
David_Stern
Major League Baseball franchise
fourth-place in the NL East. On September 12, 2023, the Mets hired David Stearns as their new president of baseball operations. On October 1, after the
New_York_Mets
Defunct American investment bank
using the Bear Stearns name. Bear Stearns was founded as an equity trading house on May 1, 1923, by Joseph Ainslie Bear, Robert B. Stearns and Harold C
Bear_Stearns
American baseball executive (born c.1979)
of pro scouting in 2003. He then worked for the Tampa Bay Rays until David Stearns hired Arnold for the Brewers in October 2015. Arnold was promoted to
Matt_Arnold_(baseball)
American actor (born 1950)
Blood (1979), Forman's Ragtime (1981), Marc Didden's Istanbul (1985) and David Lynch's Dune (1984) and Blue Velvet (1986). Dourif has appeared in a number
Brad_Dourif
Informal term for a perceived American posture stereotype
Club Alliance". cluballiance.aaa.com. Retrieved 2026-04-07. Yosifon, David; Stearns, Peter N. (October 1998). "The Rise and Fall of American Posture". The
American_lean
American baseball player (born 2000)
21, 2026). "Brewers trade Freddy Peralta to Mets, reuniting him with David Stearns". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 21, 2026. Career statistics
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Wid Matthews Kevin Morgan J. P. Ricciardi Jeff Wilpon Jack Zduriencik David Stearns a #: A running total of the number of Mets' GMs. Thus, any GM who has
List of New York Mets owners and executives
List_of_New_York_Mets_owners_and_executives
American physician (born 1966)
Amy Leigh Acton (née Stearns, formerly Beech; born February 16, 1966) is an American physician and researcher who is the Democratic nominee for governor
Amy_Acton
Dominican baseball player (born 1996)
21, 2026). "Brewers trade Freddy Peralta to Mets, reuniting him with David Stearns". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 21, 2026. Puma, Mike
Freddy_Peralta
Major League Baseball team season
greatest in Mets history. On October 2, 2023, the Mets formally introduced David Stearns as their new president of baseball operations. They also fired manager
2024_New_York_Mets_season
American baseball player (born 2003)
21, 2026). "Brewers trade Freddy Peralta to Mets, reuniting him with David Stearns". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 21, 2026. McCalvy, Adam
Jett_Williams_(baseball)
American baseball executive (born 1967)
Chernoff, Ross Atkins, Derek Falvey, Mike Hazen, Neal Huntington and David Stearns getting their break in baseball. He sits on the Board of Directors for
Mark Shapiro (sports executive)
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American baseball executive (born 1982)
2012. In 2016, after David Stearns was hired by the Milwaukee Brewers as their GM, the Astros promoted Elias to replace Stearns as assistant GM. Elias
Mike_Elias
Integrated primary steel producer in Canada
January 1918 – 1935 Sir James Hamet Dunn, 8 May 1935 – 1 January 1956 David Stearns Holbrook, 28 May 1956 – 1976 Dr John Macnamara, 1976–1981 Peter Marlborough
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List of Major League Baseball general managers
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_general_managers
American baseball player (born 1998)
21, 2026). "Brewers trade Freddy Peralta to Mets, reuniting him with David Stearns". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 21, 2026. Ghiroli, Brittany
Tobias_Myers
American baseball executive (born 1983)
baseball operations, sharing the title with fellow future executive David Stearns. In 2016, the Indians promoted Falvey to assistant general manager.
Derek_Falvey
pennants. The team's current owner is Steve Cohen, the president is David Stearns, and the manager is Carlos Mendoza. In 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers and
History_of_the_New_York_Mets
American baseball player (born 1994)
the first big moves made by Mets' president of baseball operations David Stearns after he left the Brewers. On April 4, 2024, with the Mets at an 0–5
Tyrone_Taylor
Major League Baseball team season
York City, New York Record 36–52 (.409) Owner Steve Cohen President David Stearns Manager Carlos Mendoza (through June 26) Andy Green Television SportsNet
2026_New_York_Mets_season
American tennis player (born 2001)
doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. Stearns played college tennis for the Texas Longhorns. In spring 2022, Stearns became the first Texas player to become
Peyton_Stearns
Canadian baseball executive
appointed assistant general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2003. David Stearns, who was hired as the Brewers' general manager after the 2015 season
Gord_Ash
Surname list
include: Asahel Stearns (1774–1839), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts Betsey Ann Stearns (1830–1914), American inventor Bill Stearns (1853–1898), professional
Stearns_(surname)
American actor (1923–2012)
Seth Hazlitt Recurring Role; 53 episodes 1985 Highway to Heaven Rev. David Stearns Episode: "A Child of God" 1985 Surviving: A Family in Crisis Dr. Madsen
William_Windom_(actor)
American professional baseball executive
com. Retrieved October 6, 2015. "Cleveland Indians hire Derek Falvey, David Stearns as directors of baseball operations". cleveland.com. Retrieved October
Mike_Chernoff_(baseball)
Professional baseball season in the United States and Canada
broadcast team for 2024 was announced with Mike Bacsik, Dave Valle and David Murphy splitting analyst duties and Jared Sandler taking over as the backup
2024 Major League Baseball season
2024_Major_League_Baseball_season
American loan company (1989–2021)
MetLife Home Loans. In May 2017, David Schneider joined Stearns Lending as CEO and a member of its board of managers. Stearns appeared on the Inc. 5000 list
Stearns_Lending
20th-century medical photos at Ivy League schools
"Upright and uptight: the invention of posture". Medium.com. Yosifon, David; Stearns, Peter N. (1998). "The Rise and Fall of American Posture". The American
Ivy League nude posture photos
Ivy_League_nude_posture_photos
general manager and being replaced with Houston Astros assistant GM, David Stearns. Stearns kept interim manager Craig Counsell, making him the Brewers full-time
History of professional baseball in Milwaukee
History_of_professional_baseball_in_Milwaukee
American professional soccer club based in Phoenix
Mark Detmer Didier Drogba Brandon McCarthy Diplo Pete Wentz David Rappaport Dave Stearns Rick Hauser William Kraus Kevin Kusatsu Mark Leber Jim Scussel
Phoenix_Rising_FC
Harry Dalton†‡ 1977–1991 6 Sal Bando† 1991–1999 7 Dean Taylor 1999–2002 8 Doug Melvin† 2002–2015 9 David Stearns 2015–2021 10 Matt Arnold 2021–present
List of Milwaukee Brewers owners and executives
List_of_Milwaukee_Brewers_owners_and_executives
Maskin – Autobiography". Nobel Foundation. Retrieved October 25, 2011. "David M. Lee – Autobiography". Nobel Foundation. January 20, 1931. Retrieved January
List of Harvard University people
List_of_Harvard_University_people
Sports season
October 15, 2024. Baer, Bill (September 20, 2015). "Brewers to hire David Stearns as their new GM". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on May 20,
2016 Major League Baseball season
2016_Major_League_Baseball_season
Major League Baseball franchise
Astros hired former Cleveland Indians director of baseball operations David Stearns as the team's new assistant general manager. The Houston Astros played
Houston_Astros
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
Stearns-Knight was an American manufacturer of luxury cars in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1911 until 1929. It was founded as B. Stearns and Company, later known
Stearns-Knight
American baseball manager (born 1956)
as Mets manager by newly appointed President of Baseball Operations David Stearns. As of August 21, 2023 Showalter has been married to his wife, Angela
Buck_Showalter
Toronto club
Launched in 1982 by the hospitality entrepreneurs Andre Rosenbaum, David Stearn, and Jeff Strasburg (already partners, since 1978, in Queen Mother Cafe
The_Rivoli
2006 studio album by Beyoncé
(tracks 1, 2, 8 and 19), strings (track 8), string arrangement (track 8) David Stearns – engineering assistance (track 1) Swizz Beatz – additional production
B'Day
Major League Baseball team season
Mendoza. On July 19, the Mets retired the number 5 worn by former captain David Wright and inducted him into the Mets Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony
2025_New_York_Mets_season
County in Minnesota, United States
originally named for Isaac Ingalls Stevens, then renamed for Charles Thomas Stearns. Stearns County is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area, which
Stearns_County,_Minnesota
Sam, Caitlin, Molly, and Mathieu. Haudricourt, Tom. "Brewers reward David Stearns, Rick Schlesinger with promotions, extensions". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved
Rick_Schlesinger
American baseball executive (born 1975)
manager, signing him to a four-year contract. Following the hiring of David Stearns to be the Mets' president of baseball operations, Eppler resigned from
Billy_Eppler
American researcher
Science Board. "Tim Stearns joins Rockefeller University". "Tim Stearns' Profile | Stanford Profiles". "52nd Faculty Senate". Stearns, T. and Botstein,
Tim_Stearns
American baseball player (born 1993)
"Mets' pickup of DJ Stewart is the kind of move they want to see from David Stearns". The Athletic. Retrieved December 20, 2023. "Mets' DJ Stewart: Selected
DJ_Stewart
Topics referred to by the same term
of actor Daniel Stern David de Stern (1807–1877), British banker David Stearns (born 1985), American baseball executive David Sterne (born 1946), British
David_Stern_(disambiguation)
2015 Chester Travis and Timothy Armstrong "Sweet Relief" 2016 Phillip David Stearns "Everybody Knows" 2017 Guy Franklin "Top of the World" "Human" 2018
Kimbra_discography
"Obituary: Gene Anthony Ray, 41, A Dancer in Fame". The New York Times. David Stearns (November 26, 2003). "Dorothy Loudon". Guardian. Retrieved April 21
2003_in_music
People who were on the staff of The Harvard Crimson
the first-ever US Open, and six-time US Open men's doubles champion David Stearns, general manager of the New York Mets Howard Taylor, 1889 US Open men's
List of The Harvard Crimson people
List_of_The_Harvard_Crimson_people
2007 single by Beyoncé and Shakira
Stargate – production, arrangement, recording engineering, programming David Stearns – assistant recording engineering John Weston – recording engineering
Beautiful_Liar
American investment banker (born 1962)
bonds. His exposure to high-yield debt prompted him to join Bear Stearns. At Bear Stearns he was charged with leading the junk bonds division and selling
David_M._Solomon
just a few days ago. Current Mets president of baseball operations, David Stearns, held the same role with Milwaukee from 2019–2022 (he was the team's
2024 National League Wild Card Series
2024_National_League_Wild_Card_Series
American ambient musician and composer
After three years, Stearns underwent a spiritual crisis and thought about abandoning his career as a musician. In 1975, Stearns met Emilie Conrad and
Michael_Stearns
2022 American film by Riley Stearns
science fiction thriller film written, directed, and produced by Riley Stearns. It stars Karen Gillan, Beulah Koale, Theo James, and Aaron Paul. The plot
Dual_(2022_film)
American business executive
was previously the last president and chief executive officer of Bear Stearns when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York forced its March 2008 acquisition
Alan_Schwartz
American financier and child sex offender (1953–2019)
collapse of Bear Stearns in March 2008. Losses to investors in the two Bear Stearns funds were $1.6 billion. By the time the Bear Stearns fund began to fail
Jeffrey_Epstein
Shannon Fahey $269,841 5th Gordon Eng $205,799 6th Loren Cloninger $158,006 7th Rudolf Fourie $122,130 8th Ron Fetsch $95,040 9th David Stearns $74,464
2023 World Series of Poker results
2023_World_Series_of_Poker_results
Sports season
August 11, 2015. McCalvy, Adam (September 21, 2015). "Brewers pick Astros' Stearns to be GM". mlb.com. MLB Advanced Media, LP. Archived from the original
2015 Major League Baseball season
2015_Major_League_Baseball_season
American scholar and editor (1816–1843)
Massachusetts. "Charles Stearns Wheeler (1816-1843)". The Walden Woods Project. Retrieved 2026-05-10. Eidson, John Olin (1954). "Charles Stearns Wheeler: Emerson's
Charles_Stearns_Wheeler
1960), Israeli rabbi David Stearns (born 1985), American baseball executive David Steel, (born 1938), English politician David A. Steen, American conservation
List of people with given name David
List_of_people_with_given_name_David
Private school in New York City
Shore – photographer who pioneered the use of color in art photography David Stearns – president of baseball operations for the New York Mets. John Stone
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Columbia_Grammar_&_Preparatory_School
British businessman and investor (born 1937)
Lewis paid US$860.4 million in an all-cash purchase of a 7% stake in Bear Stearns. By December 2007 Lewis had raised his stake at the brokerage firm to 9
Joe_Lewis_(businessman)
Coffin Jones Sr. 25,640 Federalist David Rosseter 25,637 Federalist William Seaver 25,637 Federalist Josiah Stearns 25,636 Federalist Isaac Parker 25,635
1804 United States presidential election in Massachusetts
1804_United_States_presidential_election_in_Massachusetts
American philosopher (1817–1862)
request to build a hut on Flints Pond, near that of his friend Charles Stearns Wheeler, denied by the landowners due to the Fairhaven Bay incident. The
Henry_David_Thoreau
Major League Baseball team season
(.589) Divisional place 1st Owners Mark Attanasio General managers David Stearns Managers Craig Counsell Television Fox Sports Wisconsin (Brian Anderson
2018_Milwaukee_Brewers_season
Dominican baseball player (born 1992)
assignment two days later; the Brewers president of baseball operations, David Stearns, said "the roster fit became a little tougher" after the team made subsequent
Dinelson_Lamet
Major League Baseball team season
(.451) Divisional place 4th Owners Mark Attanasio General managers David Stearns Managers Craig Counsell Television Fox Sports Wisconsin (Brian Anderson
2016_Milwaukee_Brewers_season
Major League Baseball team season
(.483) Divisional place 4th Owners Mark Attanasio General managers David Stearns Managers Craig Counsell Television Fox Sports Wisconsin (Brian Anderson
2020_Milwaukee_Brewers_season
People in files on Jeffrey Epstein
Nick while on a trip to England in the early 1980s after he left Bear Stearns. Julian and Sulayem invited Epstein on multiple shooting and hunting trips
List of people named in the Epstein files
List_of_people_named_in_the_Epstein_files
2019 American martial arts black comedy film
with her husband Riley Stearns directing from a screenplay he wrote. In 2017 Winstead announced her separation from Stearns. In September 2017, it was
The Art of Self-Defense (2019 film)
The_Art_of_Self-Defense_(2019_film)
American baseball player (born 1958)
of baseball. I would sit with them all and talk to them about it." David Stearns, who was hired as the team's GM after the 2015 season, did not renew
Reid_Nichols
Major League Baseball team season
(.531) Divisional place 2nd Owners Mark Attanasio General managers David Stearns Managers Craig Counsell Television Fox Sports Wisconsin (Brian Anderson
2017_Milwaukee_Brewers_season
Major League Baseball team season
(.549) Divisional place 2nd Owners Mark Attanasio General managers David Stearns Managers Craig Counsell Television Fox Sports Wisconsin (Brian Anderson
2019_Milwaukee_Brewers_season
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1985)
by the Milwaukee Brewers as the first roster move of general manager David Stearns. The Brewers chose to make him a starting pitcher rather than a reliever
Junior_Guerra
2007 studio album by Chayanne
Engineer Miguel Pessoa – Engineer Zeph Sowers – Assistant Engineer David Stearns – Assistant Engineer Jack Young – Assistant Engineer Vlado Meller –
Mi_tiempo
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
services firm Bear Stearns, it was designed by architect David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). It housed Bear Stearns's world headquarters
383_Madison_Avenue
American pastor and evangelist
subject at VFCC. Stearns says he sees an even stronger relationship between Jews and Christians in the near future. That said, Stearns did not fellowship
Robert_Stearns_(pastor)
American businessman (1934–2021)
Cayne's holdings in Bear Stearns had declined from $997 million to significantly less than $200 million in the wake of Bear Stearns' liquidity crisis. Just
James_Cayne
American economist and official (born 1956)
international economist at Bear Stearns from 1993 to 2002. From 2002 to 2008, he was chief economist at the firm. After Bear Stearns failed during the 2008 financial
David_Malpass
American politician from Washington state
Clinton appointed Stearns as director of Indian affairs for the U.S. Department of Energy under Secretary Bill Richardson. Stearns served as chair of
Chris_Stearns
Belarusian tennis player (born 1998)
advance to the fourth round. Following straight sets victories over Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk she advanced to the semifinals, where she defeated Elina
Aryna_Sabalenka
American businessman (1927–2014)
accepting a position as a clerk at Bear Stearns for $32.50 per week. Greenberg rose through the ranks of Bear Stearns eventually serving as its CEO from 1978
Alan_C._Greenberg
American photojournalist (1935-2012)
Stanley Frank "Stan" Stearns (May 11, 1935 – March 2, 2012) was an American photographer who captured the iconic image of a three-year-old John F. Kennedy
Stan_Stearns
American actor (born 1968)
delivered "all the drollery with a perfect deadpan and a twinkle" while David Patrick Stearns of USA Today described him as "an excellent young actor who successfully
Timothy_Olyphant
Country in Central Africa
Zivilgesellschaft und Kultur, Berlin: Lit, 2008, (in German) ISBN 978-3-8258-0425-1. Stearns, Jason: Dancing in the Glory of Monsters: The Collapse of the Congo and
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
American comedian, actress, writer, and producer (born 1975)
difficult subjects. Handler will executive produce with Liza Chasin and Andrew Stearn, with collaboration from McCormack and her husband, Michael Morris. In March
Chelsea_Handler
Continent
Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 13 May 2013. Stearns PN (2008). The Oxford Encyclopedia of The Modern World. Oxford University
Africa
American journalist and author (1914-2002)
Stearn was born in Syracuse, New York, to David Stearn, a rabbi. He graduated from Syracuse University. Stearn became a journalist for the New York Daily
Jess_Stearn
American baseball player (born 1989)
He also took shots at the Brewers' management and general manager David Stearns, saying, "It says a lot about the integrity, or lack thereof, of the
Tyler_Cravy
English actress, singer and author (born 1935)
GIFT OF MUSIC" TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL". LA Phil. Retrieved 11 May 2020. Stearns, David Patrick (9 August 2008). "The sound of Julie is the gift at the Mann"
Julie_Andrews
Outdoor track and field competition
Kemball 2:33:50 Len Jones 2:36:13 steeplechase Maurice Herriott 8:52.8 David Stearns 8:55.6 Eddie Ellis 8:58.4 120y hurdles Vic Matthews 14.5w Ghulam Raziq
1959_AAA_Championships
Civil War general, U.S. president from 1869 to 1877
and would have to rely on foraging. On April 16, Grant ordered Admiral David Dixon Porter's gunboats south under fire from the Vicksburg batteries to
Ulysses_S._Grant
American politician and diplomat (born 1971)
shared a residence in Tallahassee with another Florida state representative, David Rivera, which the two co-owned. The house later went into foreclosure in
Marco_Rubio
American tennis player (born 2002)
2023. Retrieved August 18, 2022. "Florida's Ben Shelton, Texas' Peyton Stearns win NCAA tennis singles titles". ESPN. May 28, 2022. Archived from the
Ben_Shelton
American basketball player (born 2002)
(March 24, 2025). "Netflix Shares Release Date and More for Caitlin Clark's David Letterman Interview". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 29, 2025. Caitlin
Caitlin_Clark
Gunboat of the United States Navy
Officer William McKean. Flag Officer McKean assigned Acting Master David Stearns to command the Beauregard and the ship was commissioned on March 28
USS_Beauregard
Ukrainian tennis player (born 1994)
followed that up with a quarterfinal appearance at Rome, losing to Peyton Stearns despite a third set lead. At the French Open, she defeated reigning finalist
Elina_Svitolina
American attorney and magazine publisher (1960–1999)
several journalists, including United Press International photographer Stan Stearns—later chief White House photographer during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration—and
John_F._Kennedy_Jr.
services company providing mortgages. Established in 1989 as part of Bear Stearns Home Loans, in 2009 it became part of The Co-operative Group. Platform
List of companies of the United Kingdom K–Z
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DAVID STEARNS
DAVID STEARNS
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Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive 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
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "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
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
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."
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
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
DAVID STEARNS
DAVID STEARNS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : see Moorefield.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Joy
Boy/Male
British, English
Mighty Guardian
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Logical Science
Boy/Male
Tamil
A famous historical Prince, The Sun
Girl/Female
Arabic
Happines
Female
Native American
Native American Hopi name CHOSOVI means "bluebird."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Indestructible, Immortal
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Divine Power; Lovely
Girl/Female
Muslim
Desire or wish (1)
DAVID STEARNS
DAVID STEARNS
DAVID STEARNS
DAVID STEARNS
DAVID STEARNS
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.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
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.
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 hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
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.
Timid; fearful.
n.
Any one of several species of California sciaenoid food fishes, especially Roncador Stearnsi, which is an excellent market fish, and the red roncador (Corvina, / Johnius, saturna).
n.
A toothed delphinoid cetacean, of the genus Grampus, esp. G. griseus of Europe and America, which is valued for its oil. It grows to be fifteen to twenty feet long; its color is gray with white streaks. Called also cowfish. The California grampus is G. Stearnsii.
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.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.