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English actor (1931–2016)
David Bernard Swift (3 April 1931 – 8 April 2016) was an English actor known for his role as Henry Davenport in the topical comedy Drop the Dead Donkey
David_Swift_(actor)
Topics referred to by the same term
David Swift may refer to: Dave Swift (born 1964), British musician and multi-instrumentalist David Swift (actor) (1931–2016), English actor David Swift
David_Swift
American filmmaker (1919–2001)
David "Dave" Swift (July 27, 1919 – December 31, 2001) was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. Swift began his career as an animator
David_Swift_(director)
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical
Taylor_Swift
English actor and songwriter (1936–2019)
Adam Swift, an academic, and Joe Swift, a garden designer, journalist and television presenter. Swift's elder brother, David, was also an actor. Swift died
Clive_Swift
British television presenter (b. 1965)
Joseph Samuel Swift (born 25 May 1965) is an English garden designer, and television presenter. Swift is a regular presenter and designer on the BBC's
Joe_Swift
English writer, and historian
David Swift (born 1987) is an English writer and historian. Swift studied history at Girton College, University of Cambridge. For Class and Country: the
David_Swift_(author)
English footballer
John David Swift (born 23 June 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays an attacking midfielder or left winger for EFL Championship club
John Swift (footballer, born 1995)
John_Swift_(footballer,_born_1995)
English actor (born 1954)
alongside David Threlfall and Russell Tovey in the murder mystery miniseries What Remains. Bamber is married to the actress Julia Swift, daughter of
David_Bamber
1960 film by David Swift
changing the outlook of a small town. The film was written and directed by David Swift, based on the 1913 novel Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter. The film won
Pollyanna_(1960_film)
2017 defamation and assault trial in Colorado, United States
Taylor Swift sexual assault trial was a legal case held in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The trial involved David Mueller
Taylor Swift sexual assault trial
Taylor_Swift_sexual_assault_trial
1998 film by Nancy Meyers
1949 German children's novel, Lisa and Lottie (Das doppelte Lottchen). David Swift, who wrote and directed the original 1961 film, is credited, along with
The_Parent_Trap_(1998_film)
British political philosopher and sociologist
to contemporary political philosophy. Swift's father was the actor Clive Swift and he is the nephew of David Swift. His mother is the novelist Margaret
Adam_Swift
1961 film by David Swift
Trap is a 1961 American romantic comedy film written and directed by David Swift. It stars Hayley Mills in a dual role as a pair of teenage twins who
The_Parent_Trap_(1961_film)
1977 live action family film directed by Norman Tokar
by David Swift and Rosemary Anne Sisson, produced by Walt Disney Productions, and distributed by Buena Vista. The film stars Jodie Foster, David Niven
Candleshoe
Altered phrase that is still plausible
media franchise began screening, in 2000. For example, the historian David Swift mentioned "a lad from Bootle who always referred to the TV show Jackass
Eggcorn
American actress and model (1928–1978)
becoming a star. Something went wrong with her marriage to director David Swift. She suffered a nervous breakdown." After 1955, McNamara did not accept
Maggie_McNamara
British poet and essayist (1964–2017)
Margaret Swift was born in Highbury, north London, the daughter of Clive Swift and Margaret Drabble. Her brothers are Adam Swift and Joe Swift. As a student
Rebecca_Swift
UK radio comedy, 1995 to 2012
Hamilton (Satan), James Grout (the Professor), Robert Duncan (Scumspawn), David Swift (God) and Michael Fenton Stevens had all worked together previously,
Old_Harry's_Game
American sitcom (1965–66)
television season. The series was created and executive produced by David Swift and aired for 26 episodes. The series related the wacky goings-on at
Camp_Runamuck
1962 film by David Swift
The Interns is a 1962 American drama film directed by David Swift and starring Michael Callan, Cliff Robertson, James MacArthur, Nick Adams, Haya Harareet
The_Interns_(film)
American anthology television series (1955–1965)
included Robert Altman, Ida Lupino, Stuart Rosenberg, Robert Stevenson, David Swift and William Friedkin, who directed the last episode of the show. The
Alfred_Hitchcock_Presents
American television series
(1955), based on scripts from the televised adventures of the character. David Swift created the show and wrote for it, along with Jim Fritzell. Fred Coe
Mister_Peepers
British actress (1932–2021)
(1993) and Tea with Mussolini (1999). In 1953 she married the actor David Swift who on graduating from Cambridge worked for her father's company. She
Paula_Jacobs
1941 Mickey Mouse cartoon
and animated by Ward Kimball, Walt Kelly, Fred Moore, Claude Smith, David Swift, and Les Clark with effects animation by Art Fitzpatrick. It was the
The_Nifty_Nineties
Family of birds
The Apodidae, or swifts, form a family of highly aerial birds. They are superficially similar to swallows, but are not closely related to any passerine
Swift_(bird)
1967 film by David Swift
Mead's 1952 book. The film was produced by United Artists and directed by David Swift, with original staging by Bob Fosse. The cast includes Robert Morse,
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (film)
How_to_Succeed_in_Business_Without_Really_Trying_(film)
Anglo-Irish satirist and cleric (1667–1745)
Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 – 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish writer, essayist, satirist, and Anglican cleric. He was the author of the satirical
Jonathan_Swift
1964 film by David Swift
is a 1964 American screwball comedy film co-written and directed by David Swift, based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Jack Finney. Shot in Eastman
Good_Neighbor_Sam
1955 American TV series or program
1955. The first television series filmed in color, it was created by David Swift and lasted one season and 13 episodes. Pearson Norby is the vice president
Norby_(TV_series)
British television dramatisation of the 1869 novel War and Peace
Bezukhov, Morag Hood is Natasha Rostova, Alan Dobie is Andrei Bolkonsky and David Swift is Napoleon, whose decision to invade Russia in 1812 has far-reaching
War and Peace (1972 TV series)
War_and_Peace_(1972_TV_series)
1963 film by David Swift
Grand Duke and Mr. Pimm) is a 1963 romantic comedy film directed by David Swift and starring Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, and Charles Boyer. It is based on
Love_Is_a_Ball
1963 film by David Swift
Yum Yum Tree is a 1963 American romantic sex comedy film directed by David Swift and starring Jack Lemmon, Carol Lynley, Dean Jones, and Edie Adams, with
Under_the_Yum_Yum_Tree
Surname list
Connor Swift (born 1995), British racing cyclist D'Andre Swift (born 1999), American football player David Swift (disambiguation) Daystar Swift (born 1991)
Swift_(surname)
1987 British TV series or programme
Dominic Jephcott as Jonathan Ainsley Victoria Wicks as Sarah Lowther David Swift as John Cross Nicholas Farrell as Sebastian Cross Richard Morant as Malcolm
Hold_the_Dream
1972 ITV Sunday Night Theatre episode
broadcast on 9 January 1972 in the ITV Sunday Night Theatre strand. It stars David Swift, Freddie Fletcher and Gordon McGrase. It also features Anne Kirkbride
Another_Sunday_and_Sweet_F.A.
British actor (born 1960)
National Theatre alongside David Tennant and Richard Wilson in Phyllida Lloyd's production of What the Butler Saw. Swift has acted in films such as Robert
Jeremy_Swift
1995 film
birth of Baby Sarah. Ian McKellen as William, Jack's fellow drinker David Swift as Michael, Jack's father Bianca Lee and Sophia Lee as Baby Sarah, the
Jack_and_Sarah
1979 BBC sitcom
Richard Beckinsale – Stan Anna Calder-Marshall – Lena Paul Curran – George David Swift – Dingley Pat Gorman – Pub Landlord June Ritchie – Diana Beryl Nesbitt
Bloomers_(TV_series)
1974 British TV series or programme
Stanley Baker as Detective Inspector Jamieson Denis Lill as Sgt. Beck David Swift as Insp. Havelock Derek Francis as Octavius Lamb Barbara Leigh-Hunt as
Who_Killed_Lamb?
American screenwriter
Fritzell of Mister Peepers an important early television show created by David Swift and starring Wally Cox. He wrote the Hollywood feature film Good Neighbor
Everett_Greenbaum
1970 book
Salisbury Playhouse with a cast headed by Rosemary Leach as Hanff and David Swift as Doel. It transferred to the West End, where it opened to universally
84,_Charing_Cross_Road
Supermini car produced by Suzuki
The Suzuki Swift (Japanese: スズキ・スイフト, Hepburn: Suzuki Suifuto) is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by Suzuki. The vehicle is classified as a B-segment
Suzuki_Swift
2009–2010 concert tour by Taylor Swift
Tour was the debut concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, in support of her second studio album, Fearless (2008). It began in Evansville
Fearless_Tour
1913 children's novel by Eleanor H. Porter
her a Hollywood star and led to a Disney contract). It was directed by David Swift. The film was a major hit for the Disney Studios. It also marked the
Pollyanna
2019 German film
shares a strong bond David Shaughnessy as Percival, a flightless bird who lives in a cemetery, and frequently hangs around with the Swifts Arif S. Kinchen
Birds of a Feather (2019 film)
Birds_of_a_Feather_(2019_film)
British statesman (1809–1898)
Matthew 1995, p. 322. Bebbington & Swift 2000, p. 239, Gladstone's Fourth Administration, 1892–1894Essay by David Brooks Howe, Anthony (2000). "Gladstone
William_Ewart_Gladstone
English cricketer (born 1998)
season. The son of actor David Bamber, Ethan Bamber studied theology at Exeter University. Actors David Swift and Clive Swift were Bamber's grandfather
Ethan_Bamber
American football player (born 1999)
D'Andre Tiyon Swift (born January 14, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL)
D'Andre_Swift
2019–2025 dispute over ownership of recordings
June 2019, a dispute emerged between American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her former record label, Big Machine Records, its founder Scott Borchetta
Taylor_Swift_masters_dispute
1989 film
Ian McKellen - Adolf Hitler Michael Aldridge - Neville Chamberlain David Swift - Édouard Daladier Alex Norton - Joseph Stalin Barrie Rutter - Benito
Countdown_to_War
2023–2024 concert tour by Taylor Swift
Tour was the sixth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It began in Glendale, Arizona, United States, on March 17, 2023, and concluded
The_Eras_Tour
1980s toy line and corresponding film
1985 television film produced by Filmfair Communications. Written by David Swift and directed by Gus Jekel, it earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding
The_Hugga_Bunch
2012 studio album by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift. It was released on October 22, 2012, through Big Machine Records. Inspired by a breakup that left behind emotional tumult, Swift framed
Red_(Taylor_Swift_album)
British actress (born 1941)
Wetherby (1985) and Dead Man's Folly (1986). She also featured alongside David Swift in Couples, a long running, twice weekly daytime drama on ITV about a
Marjorie_Yates
American film studio
Among them was writer Sidney Sheldon, director Hy Averback, and writer David Swift. In 1965, Columbia Pictures acquired a 50% interest in New York-based
Screen_Gems
1978 British TV sitcom
Patricia Brake as Ingrid Fletcher Nicholas Lyndhurst as Raymond Fletcher David Swift as Mr McEwan Rowena Cooper as Shirley Chapman Fulton Mackay as Principal
Going_Straight
The American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has received numerous industry awards and honorary accolades. She is the most-awarded artist of the American
List of awards and nominations received by Taylor Swift
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Taylor_Swift
1973 British film
Mr Bromley Michael Bates as Mr Needham Cheryl Hall as Daphne Martin David Swift as Inspector Paul Deryck Guyler as Park keeper Valerie Leon as Susan
No Sex Please, We're British (film)
No_Sex_Please,_We're_British_(film)
1957 play by Graham Greene
cast, directed by David Cunliffe, included Paul Scofield as James Callifer and Anna Massey, Maurice Denham, Celia Johnson, David Swift, Allan Cuthbertson
The_Potting_Shed
British actor
Charlie Spinner in the CBBC television series Oscar Charlie opposite David Swift. Other notable roles are as Albert Sandwich in the BBC film drama Carrie's
Eddie_Cooper_(actor)
Fictional character in ''Oliver Twist''
ATV series The Further Adventures of Oliver Twist, Fagin was played by David Swift. In this 13-episode series, Fagin has escaped his hanging by pretending
Fagin
CBBC television series
Spinner (Eddie Cooper), who discovers that his grandfather, Oscar Spinner (David Swift), is actually a secret agent. He acts as if he is senile but it is just
Oscar_Charlie
English footballer (born 1975)
Sir David Robert Joseph Beckham (/ˈbɛkəm/ BEK-əm; born 2 May 1975) is an English former professional footballer, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami
David_Beckham
English documentary filmmaker
the play The Bells (Vaudeville Theatre). A connection with the actor David Swift via Tempest Films, an independent production company, led to Munro being
David Munro (documentary filmmaker)
David_Munro_(documentary_filmmaker)
American television film
Schenck David Swift as Johann Rattenhuber Terrence Hardiman as Hermann Fegelein Edward Hardwicke as Dieter Stahl Karl Held as Hans Baur David King as
The_Bunker_(1981_film)
1905 United States Supreme Court case
Swift & Co. v. United States, 196 U.S. 375 (1905), was a case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Commerce Clause allowed the federal
Swift_&_Co._v._United_States
2022 studio album by Taylor Swift
Midnights is the tenth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 21, 2022, through Republic Records. A concept
Midnights
Swift is a topic of extensive mass media interest and press coverage. With a scrutinized life and career that elicit a diverse public opinion, Swift is
Public_image_of_Taylor_Swift
1977 British film by Ian Merrick
Alison Key as Lesley's sister-In-Law Ruth Dunning as Lesley's mother David Swift as Detective Chief Superintendent Michael Barrington Barbara New Peter
The_Black_Panther_(1977_film)
2024 studio album by Taylor Swift
Department is the eleventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on April 19, 2024, through Republic Records, followed by
The_Tortured_Poets_Department
2014 studio album by Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 27, 2014, through Big Machine Records. Titled after Swift's birth year as a symbolic rebirth
1989_(album)
Television series
Captain Aubrey Percival Lucy Fleming as Jo Dean Harris as Danny Quirk David Swift as Sir William Logie Evans, Jeff (2011). The Penguin TV Companion (4th ed
Cold_Warrior_(TV_series)
Species of bird
The chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica) is a bird belonging to the swift family Apodidae. A member of the genus Chaetura, it is closely related to both Vaux's
Chimney_swift
1986 television film
chosen to direct this sequel, taking over from the original's director David Swift. When the film premiered on the Disney Channel, a documentary titled
The_Parent_Trap_II
2015 concert tour by Taylor Swift
Tour was the fourth concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, in support of her fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). It began in Tokyo, Japan
The_1989_World_Tour
1987 TV series or program
Sedley, Simon Dormandy as William Dobbin, Jack Klaff as Rawdon Crawley, David Swift as Mr. Sedley, James Saxon as Joseph 'Jos' Sedley, Gillian Raine as Mrs
Vanity_Fair_(1987_TV_serial)
2008 science fiction novel by Mark Alpert
and summons his former student David Swift, now a professor at Columbia University. Just before dying, Kleinman pulls Swift close and wheezes two words in
Final_Theory_(novel)
Australian journalist (1939–2023)
"dangerous to the causes which he claims to espouse". With the actor David Swift, and the film makers Paul Watson and Charles Denton, Pilger formed Tempest
John_Pilger
British children's fantasy (1987)
the voice of Hans the Hedgehog, Abigail Cruttenden as the Princess, David Swift as the King, Helen Lindsay as the Queen, Eric Richard as the Farmer,
The_Storyteller_(TV_series)
2013–2014 concert tour by Taylor Swift
Tour was the third concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, in support of her fourth studio album, Red (2012). It began in Omaha, Nebraska
The_Red_Tour
British TV drama series (1979–1980)
Kinsella - Jason James Grout –Superintendent Rafferty (Series 1 only) David Swift – Superintendent Rafferty (Series 2 only) Tony Melody – Colour Sergeant
Turtle's_Progress
The American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has influenced popular culture, music, and economics with her artistry, performances, image, politics, fashion
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
Cultural_impact_of_Taylor_Swift
Radio show
are set in the period from 1520 to 1523. The Leopard in Autumn starred David Swift as Prince Ludovico, ruler of Monte Guano; Siân Phillips as his wife Princess
The_Leopard_in_Autumn
The American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has headlined six concert tours to support her albums. She has additionally performed at festivals, awards
List of Taylor Swift live performances
List_of_Taylor_Swift_live_performances
American film editor (1915–1980)
Logan - 1957; with Arthur P. Schmidt), and The Parent Trap (directed by David Swift - 1961). His final credit is for A Man Called Horse (directed by Elliot
Philip W. Anderson (film editor)
Philip_W._Anderson_(film_editor)
2014 song by Taylor Swift
"You Are in Love" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from the deluxe edition of her fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). Big Machine
You_Are_in_Love
2018 concert tour by Taylor Swift
and the first all-stadium tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, in support of her sixth studio album, Reputation (2017). It began in Glendale
Reputation_Stadium_Tour
2020 studio album by Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was surprise-released on December 11, 2020, through Republic Records. Swift conceived Evermore as a "sister
Evermore
2010 studio album by Taylor Swift
the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 25, 2010, through Big Machine Records. Swift wrote the album entirely herself while
Speak_Now
2026 single by Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from the soundtrack to Disney and Pixar's animated film Toy Story 5 (2026). Swift wrote and produced the song with
I_Knew_It,_I_Knew_You
Decree (1979) John Forbes-Robertson in Number 10 (1983) David Swift in Jack the Ripper (1988) David Ryall in Around the World in 80 Days (2004) Michael Gambon
Cultural depictions of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
Cultural_depictions_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom
Episode of The World of David the Gnome
The final episode deals with David and Lisa who are about to turn 400 years old heading off on a Journey on their fox Swift to the mountains of beyond where
The_Mountains_of_Beyond
Sciences. History of the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory Coleman, David; Swift, David; Mitchell, John (2004). "From the Frontier to the Biosphere". Rangelands
George_Van_Dyne
2024 song by Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department (2024). Produced by Swift and Aaron Dessner, "Clara Bow"
Clara_Bow_(song)
23rd episode of the 2nd season of Playhouse 90
The film was based on Charles Einstein's 1957 novel and directed by David Swift. It featured a large cast that included William Lundigan, Betsy Palmer
No_Time_at_All_(Playhouse_90)
2007 EP by Taylor Swift
The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection is the first extended play and Christmas record by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released as
The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection
The_Taylor_Swift_Holiday_Collection
Former pupils of Clifton College in Bristol in the West of England
Sullivan – film and television director and screenwriter Clive Swift – actor David Swift – actor Naunton Wayne – actor Joseph Cooper Scott Ford – musician
List_of_Old_Cliftonians
2024 song by Taylor Swift
Swift from the double album edition of her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology (2024). Written and produced by Swift and
How_Did_It_End?
2019 studio album by Taylor Swift
Lover is the seventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on August 23, 2019, through Republic Records. The album
Lover_(album)
DAVID SWIFT
DAVID SWIFT
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID 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
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ 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
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE 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
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
DAVID SWIFT
DAVID SWIFT
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Tamil
Jyoshna | ஜà¯à®¯à¯‹à®·à®¨à®¾
Giving light to others, Moonlight, Moons rays
Girl/Female
Muslim
Almightys place
Boy/Male
English
Right-hand son. Also a.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Memory of God
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Handsome
Boy/Male
Indian
Fresh, Dear, Rare, Pinnacle
Girl/Female
Greek
Of the universe.
Girl/Female
Indian
Force to move forward, Force
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, English
Pure; Virgin
DAVID SWIFT
DAVID SWIFT
DAVID SWIFT
DAVID SWIFT
DAVID SWIFT
n.
Any one of numerous species of small East Indian and Asiatic swifts of the genus Collocalia. Some of the species are noted for furnishing the edible bird's nest. See Illust. under Edible.
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.
v. i.
The pace of a horse or other quadruped, more rapid than a walk, but of various degrees of swiftness, in which one fore foot and the hind foot of the opposite side are lifted at the same time.
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.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
n.
The Indian antelope (Antilope bezoartica, / cervicapra), noted for its beauty and swiftness. It has long, spiral, divergent horns.
n.
Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidae. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
adv.
Swiftly.
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.
a.
Avid.
n.
Quickness of motion; swiftness; speed; celerity; rapidity; as, the velocity of wind; the velocity of a planet or comet in its orbit or course; the velocity of a cannon ball; the velocity of light.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Timid; fearful.
n.
The quality or state of being swift; speed; quickness; celerity; velocity; rapidity; as, the swiftness of a bird; the swiftness of a stream; swiftness of descent in a falling body; swiftness of thought, etc.
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.
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.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
adv.
In a swift manner; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.