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David Eisner may refer to: David Eisner (chief executive), American business and political official David Eisner (actor) (born 1958), Canadian actor David
David_Eisner
David Alfred Eisner, FRCP (Hon), FMedSci, (born 3 January 1955) is British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiac Physiology at the University of Manchester
David_A._Eisner
Canadian actor
David Eisner (born March 3, 1958) is a Canadian actor. Best known for his recurring television role in King of Kensington and his regular roles in Hangin'
David_Eisner_(actor)
American businessman (born 1942)
Michael Dammann Eisner (/ˈaɪznər/ EYEZ-nər; born March 7, 1942) is an American businessman and media proprietor who served as chairman and chief executive
Michael_Eisner
American cartoonist, writer and entrepreneur (1917–2005)
William Erwin Eisner (/ˈaɪznər/ EYEZ-nər; March 6, 1917 – January 3, 2005) was an American cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur. He was one of the earliest
Will_Eisner
American business and political official
David Eisner is an American business and political official. He served as president and CEO of Repair the World, a non-profit organization that fosters
David Eisner (chief executive)
David_Eisner_(chief_executive)
American lawyer
Eisner Scholars (YES) program. Eisner grew up in Greenwich Village and attended Little Red Schoolhouse and Elisabeth Irwin High School. worked as a songwriter
Eric_Eisner_(lawyer)
Surname list
Zetkin Curt Eisner (1890–1981), a German entomologist, specialised in snow butterflies David A. Eisner, British physiologist David Eisner (born 1958)
Eisner_(surname)
following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category. The Eisner Awards have been presented since 1988, but there were no Eisner Awards in
List_of_Eisner_Award_winners
German politician, revolutionary and journalist
Kurt Eisner (German pronunciation: [kʊʁt ˈʔaɪsnɐ]; 14 May 1867 – 21 February 1919) was a German politician, revolutionary, journalist, and theatre critic
Kurt_Eisner
International learned society for physiologists with headquarters in the United Kingdom
2018 (2018): David A. Eisner 2018 (2018) – 2020 (2020): Bridget Lumb [Wikidata] 2020 (2020) – 2022 (2022): David Paterson 2022 – 2024: David Attwell 2024
The_Physiological_Society
Spanish comic book artist (born 1977)
2013 Eisner Award for Best Penciler/Inker (tying Chris Samnee) and won the 2013 Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist. Hawkeye won the 2014 Eisner Award
David_Aja
1986 film by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker
contacted by Michael Eisner, who became head of Disney after working with the trio at Paramount. According to David Zucker, Eisner "said he had a script that we
Ruthless_People
American comic book industry award
for Early Readers Eisner Award for Best Academic/Scholarly Work Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist Eisner Award for Best Coloring Eisner Award for Best Lettering
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Writer
American politician
David L. Eisner and Sophia Silverman. Eisner attended New York City public schools and graduated from the College of the City of New York with a B.A.
Mark_Eisner
Fictional character
is a fictional masked crimefighter appearing in American comic books. Created by cartoonist Will Eisner, he first appeared as the main feature of a comic
The_Spirit_(character)
American film
the cast set to star in the film. Eli Brown, Odeya Rush, and Luke Eisner were added a month later. Principal photography began in New Orleans on February
Goodbye_Girl_(film)
2010 American horror film by Breck Eisner
of a fictional Iowa town that becomes afflicted by a biological agent that turns those infected into violent killers. It is directed by Breck Eisner based
The_Crazies_(2010_film)
American comic book writer & novelist
continuined series for Bitter Root, and an Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work for The Black Panther Party: A Graphic History. He received an Inkpot
David_F._Walker
Conditional statement which is true because the antecedent cannot be satisfied
388. David H. Sanford (1999). "implication". The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 2nd. ed., p. 420. Beer, Ilan; Ben-David, Shoham; Eisner, Cindy;
Vacuous_truth
American writer (1956–2025)
era, David earned several awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award, and a 2011
Peter_David
American businesswoman, fashion designer and actress (born 1986)
began a relationship with artist Louis Eisner in October 2017. Eisner is the son of Eric Eisner, former president of The Geffen Company and a philanthropist
Ashley_Olsen
American comic book artist and writer (born 1972)
Daredevil, Alias, New Avengers, and White Tiger. He was nominated for the 2020 Eisner Award in the categories of Best Painter/Digital Artist, and Best Cover Artist
David_W._Mack
Italian-American photographer, photo editor and photo agent (1909–1991)
Maria Eisner (/ˈaɪznər/; born Marie-Jeanne Eisner; also Maria Eisner Lehfeldt; February 8, 1909 – March 8, 1991) was an Italian-American photographer,
Maria_Eisner
American film producer and media proprietor (born 1950)
died in a helicopter crash in 1994, Eisner assumed his duties instead of promoting Katzenberg. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Eisner said that
Jeffrey_Katzenberg
American comic book award
The Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist is an award for "creative achievement" in American comic books. It has been given out every year since 1993. From
Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Writer/Artist
American professor (1933–2014)
Elliot Wayne Eisner (March 10, 1933 – January 10, 2014) was a professor of Art and Education at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, and was one
Elliot_Eisner
British writer
Sigmund Eisner (23 June 1921 – 28 June 2011) was a British-German scientist whose work led to high-expansion fire fighting foam. He was also a playwright
Herbert_Eisner
Multi-genre entertainment and comic convention in California, US
Center to capacity with over 130,000 attendees. Comic-Con is home to the Eisner Awards, which recognizes creative achievement in American comic books, often
San_Diego_Comic-Con
American cartoonist and author (1929–2025)
cartoonist Will Eisner. There, he helped Eisner write and illustrate his comic strips, including The Spirit. In 1956, Feiffer became a staff cartoonist
Jules_Feiffer
American comic book award
The Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia is an award for given to a comic book originally published in Asia and reprinted
Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia
Eisner_Award_for_Best_U.S._Edition_of_International_Material—Asia
American comic book award
until 1994. Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers Eisner Award for Best Academic/Scholarly Work Eisner Award for Best Writer Eisner Award for
Eisner Award for Best Coloring
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Coloring
American comic book award
The Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team is an award for "creative achievement" in American comic books. It is awarded to an individual
Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Penciller/Inker_or_Penciller/Inker_Team
1984 American TV series or program
as Samson Belinda Bauer as Delilah Angélica Aragón as Nija David Byrd as Elon David S. Eisner as Arin José Ferrer as The High Priest Jennifer Holmes as
Samson and Delilah (1984 film)
Samson_and_Delilah_(1984_film)
Canadian actor
that received critical attention: Rollercoaster and Something More. Ken Eisner of Variety wrote that "Lovgren spookily recalls the young Christopher Walken"
David_Lovgren
Graphic novel by Will Eisner
A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Will Eisner published in 1978. The book's short story cycle revolves
A_Contract_with_God
American media executive (born 1951)
Stanley Gold began a campaign called "save Disney" against Eisner. As a result, Disney began a search for the next CEO to replace Eisner. On March 13, 2005
Bob_Iger
American cartoonist (born 1960)
Bone. He has received numerous Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards for his work, and in 2026 was nominated for the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame. Smith was born
Jeff_Smith_(cartoonist)
American businessman and filmmaker (1930–2009)
1984 and Michael Eisner in 2005. At the time of his death, he held more than 16 million shares (about 1% of the company), and served as a consultant for
Roy_E._Disney
American comics artist
Chuck Brown) and Bitter Root (co-written by Brown and David F. Walker). Greene already won Eisner and Ringo Awards. "SANFORD GREENE". Image Comics. Mike
Sanford_Greene
American comics artist and writer (born 1960)
Manhattan. 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Graphic Novel Award 2010 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, Best Graphic Album—New; Best Writer/Artist; Best
David_Mazzucchelli
American comic book creator
a second arc: Stray Bullets: Sunshine & Roses ran for forty-two issues. Eisner Awards 1996 – Best Writer/Artist (for Stray Bullets). 1997 – Best Graphic
David_Lapham
Comic book packager
Eisner & Iger was a comic book packager that produced comics on demand for publishers entering the new medium during the late-1930s and 1940s, a period
Eisner_&_Iger
American comic book writer
and The Woods. In 2022, he won three Eisner Awards for his work. In all, he has won five Eisner Awards. He is also a ten-time nominee for the GLAAD Media
James_Tynion_IV
Comics award for "creative achievement"
The Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series is an award for "creative achievement" in American comic books. It has been given out every year since 1988
Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Continuing_Series
Short story writing award
creation in 1993. The Eisner Award rules state that "A short story must be within an anthology of bigger work or else appear online." "Eisner Awards Submission
Eisner Award for Best Short Story
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Short_Story
Designated Survivor is an American political drama television series created by David Guggenheim, starring Kiefer Sutherland, airing on ABC. The series revolves
List of Designated Survivor episodes
List_of_Designated_Survivor_episodes
Retrieved October 7, 2019 – via National Archives. "PN1355 – Nomination of David J. Ryder for Department of the Treasury, 115th Congress (2017–2018)". www
List of Department of the Treasury appointments by Donald Trump
List_of_Department_of_the_Treasury_appointments_by_Donald_Trump
American comic book award
The Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium is an award for "creative achievement" in American comic books. The award was launched in 2010
Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Adaptation_from_Another_Medium
American cartoonist and author
and a webcomic. Walden won the 2018 Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work for her graphic novel Spinning, making her one of the youngest Eisner Award
Tillie_Walden
Japanese horror writer and manga artist (born 1963)
Ito's work Uzumaki was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2003 and 2009. In 2019, Ito received his first Eisner Award for his manga adaptation of Mary Shelley's
Junji_Ito
2005 book by James B. Stewart
DisneyWar is a book that serves as an exposé of Michael Eisner's 20-year tenure as chairman and CEO at The Walt Disney Company by James B. Stewart. The
DisneyWar
Comic book series by Jeff Smith
comedy and dark fantasy. Bone has received numerous awards, among them ten Eisner Awards and eleven Harvey Awards. Bone follows the eponymous Bone cousins
Bone_(comics)
1919 unrecognized socialist state in Germany
elected a Landtag (parliament) to draft a republican constitution for Bavaria. On 21 February 1919, the day of the Landtag's first meeting, Eisner was assassinated
Bavarian_Soviet_Republic
American public health official
is an American public servant and public health official. He is currently a senior policy advisor at the Institute for Policy Solutions at Johns Hopkins
Kody_H._Kinsley
Superhero film by Frank Miller
Spirit is a 2008 American neo-noir superhero film written and directed by Frank Miller, based on the comic series The Spirit by Will Eisner. Gabriel Macht
The_Spirit_(2008_film)
Comic book series by DC Comics
under 400,000 copies across multiple printings. The series received an Eisner Award nomination for Best New Series and reached number five on the New
Absolute_Batman
A girl who is kidnapped by Those Who Slither In The Dark and used as a disguise by their operative, Kronya. Voiced by: Akio Otsuka (Japanese); David Lodge
List of characters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses
List_of_characters_in_Fire_Emblem:_Three_Houses
Comic series created by John Allison
Boom! Studios first as a six-issue miniseries and then as a monthly ongoing series. In 2016 Giant Days was nominated for two Eisner Awards and four Harvey
Giant_Days
Corporate headquarters
by Wells's widow Luanne Wells, and company CEO Michael Eisner. The five-story building has a usable area of 240,518 square feet (22,344.9 m2) with three
Walt_Disney_Studios_(Burbank)
American comic book award
The Eisner Award for Best Single Issue/One-Shot is an award for "creative achievement" in American comic books. The award was launched as "Best Single
Eisner Award for Best Single Issue/One-Shot
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Single_Issue/One-Shot
Canadian writer
World Under Doom, and Hulk: Smash Everything. His works have won multiple Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards and made New York Times Bestseller lists. North
Ryan_North
American painter (1906–1984)
Dorothy Eisner (1906–1984) was an American artist whose painting style evolved over many years from an early, quite personal, version of 1930s social realism
Dorothy_Eisner
American writer-artist and cartoonist
Achievement in a Graphic Novel, the Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium, the Ringo Award and received nominations for the Eisner for Best Penciller/Inker
Colleen_Doran
Comic book series
Tomorrow was nominated for the 2022 "Best Limited Series" Eisner Award. The miniseries was adapted into a feature film, simply called Supergirl and originally
Supergirl_(comic_book)
2020 mystery science fiction comic book series
received numerous accolades, including five Eisner Award nominations. FBI special agent Cole Turner is brought to a secret office hidden in the lower levels
The_Department_of_Truth
German-American entomologist and ecologist (1929–2011)
Thomas Eisner (June 25, 1929 – March 25, 2011) was a German-American entomologist and ecologist, known as the "father of chemical ecology." He was a Jacob
Thomas_Eisner
American comic book writer
City, he won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996 to 1998
Kurt_Busiek
American civil service post
appointed as the chief performance officer for the department. The ASM is a presidentially appointed position. Until 2012, the position required Senate
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Management
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Treasury_for_Management
British comic book author and illustrator
2022 Nominated for 2023 Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist for It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth Nominated for 2023 Eisner Award for Best Graphic
Zoe_Thorogood
American businessman (born 1946)
Michael Eisner. Ovitz quickly grew frustrated with his role in the company and vague definition of duties. After a tumultuous year as Eisner's second in
Michael_Ovitz
American comic book writer
numerous awards for his comics work, including seven Eisner Awards, two Harvey Awards, an Ignatz Award, and a GLAAD Media Award. In addition to his work in comics
Ed_Brubaker
American writer
series Monstress, for which she was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series. In 2017 she won a Hugo Award for the first Monstress trade paperback
Marjorie_Liu
Comic book artist and writer
subsequently been noticed for his work in Do a Powerbomb. In 2022, he was nominated for Best Limited Series by the Eisner Awards. In 2023, he won Best Publication
Daniel_Warren_Johnson
DC Comics imprint
2026. Retrieved February 18, 2026. Ross, Patrick (May 15, 2025). "2025 Eisner Award nominees announced". AIPT. Archived from the original on May 20, 2025
Absolute_Universe
1997 film by Paul Anderson
Event Horizon is a 1997 science fiction horror film directed by Paul Anderson and written by Philip Eisner. It stars Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen
Event_Horizon_(film)
1995 film by John Lasseter
negotiations became a point of contention between Jobs and Eisner for many years. An agreement to produce a feature film based on Tin Toy with a working title
Toy_Story
Canadian cartoonist (1962–2016)
honoured with numerous Eisner, Harvey, and Joe Shuster Awards. Darwyn Cooke was born in Toronto on November 16, 1962. Cooke's father was a construction worker
Darwyn_Cooke
American comic book writer and artist (born 1967)
industry awards, including Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Awards. Around the time Bendis began Sam and Twitch, his friend David Mack began working for Joe Quesada's
Brian_Michael_Bendis
American comic book award
The Eisner Award for Best Artist was an award for "creative achievement" in American comic books. It was given out in 1988, 1989, 1991, and 1992. The successor
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Artist
2019 Canadian film
for The Georgia Straight, Ken Eisner opined that while Maida and Kreviazuk appeared to have been attempting to make a version of Once, the 2007 drama
I'm_Going_to_Break_Your_Heart
Scottish artist (born 1968)
He shared the 2005 Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team Eisner Award in a tie with artist John Cassaday for his work on the book. That same
Frank_Quitely
American comic book colorist
widely regarded to be one of the greatest colorists of all time. She won the Eisner Award for Best Coloring five times, in 2014, 2016, 2023, 2024, and 2025
Jordie_Bellaire
American actress (born 1984)
Eisner. It received poor reviews from critics, who deemed it melodramatic, unoriginal, and sexist. Johansson's only role in 2009 was as Anna Marks, a
Scarlett_Johansson
[DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved December 18, 2012. Lambert, David (June 6, 2014). "NYPD Blue - A DVD Set is Announced for 'The Complete 7th Season'". TVShowsOnDVD
List_of_NYPD_Blue_episodes
American comic book artist and writer (1971–2024)
multiple Eagle and Eisner Awards and nominations for his work. Johnny Mac Cassaday was born on December 14, 1971, in Fort Worth, Texas. A self-taught illustrator
John_Cassaday
Thai-American comic and television writer
Comics, Marvel Comics, and independent comics. He has been nominated for Eisner and Harvey Awards. Pichetshote was born in the United States. He moved to
Pornsak_Pichetshote
2015 horror anthology film
Southbound is a 2015 American horror anthology film directed by Radio Silence, Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, and Patrick Horvath. Produced by Brad
Southbound_(2015_film)
Upcoming film by Brad Bird
been adapted from the comic strip character of the same name by Will Eisner, but a lack of financier confidence saw the project abandoned. Originally,
Ray_Gunn
Comics Cover Art Award
for Early Readers Eisner Award for Best Academic/Scholarly Work Eisner Award for Best Writer Eisner Award for Best Coloring Eisner Award for Best Lettering
Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Cover_Artist
Marvel Comics character
comic returned for a second season in September 2022, a third season in October 2023, and a fourth season in November 2024. At the Eisner Awards, It's Jeff
Jeff_the_Land_Shark
American novelist
co-creator and artist Sophie Campbell, a modern re-imagining of the 1980s series of the same name; the Eisner-nominated Marvel comic Hawkeye with artist
Kelly_Thompson
American film producer
"City schools select Eisner". Baltimore Business Journal. "Eisner losing PR president David Petrou". Baltimore Business Journal. "David Michael Petrou – Author
David_Michael_Petrou
American writer
Eisner Award for Best Limited Series (for Whiteout: Melt) 2002 Eisner Award for Best New Series (for Queen & Country, with Steve Rolston) 2004 Eisner
Greg_Rucka
American comics series
(2020-07-25). "2020 Eisner Award Winners Revealed". IGN. Retrieved 2023-12-17. Babb, Tiffany (2022-07-23). "The winners of the 2022 Eisner Awards are..." Popverse
Bitter_Root
Sexual attraction to people regardless of sex or gender identity
sex of the people involved, not the gender-presentation." Scholar Shiri Eisner states that terms such as "pansexual", "omnisexual", "polysexual", "queer"
Pansexuality
American comic book award
for Early Readers Eisner Award for Best Academic/Scholarly Work Eisner Award for Best Writer Eisner Award for Best Cover Artist Eisner Award for Best Coloring
Eisner Award for Best Lettering
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Lettering
Limited comic book series published by DC Comics
series received critical acclaim, with the first book winning the Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Single Issue in 2022. Book One Antiope narrates
Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons
Wonder_Woman_Historia:_The_Amazons
American comic book award
The Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication is an American comic book award presented annually to recognize creative achievement in humorous graphic novels
Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication
Eisner_Award_for_Best_Humor_Publication
American alternative comics artist (1982–2024)
saw a documentary that featured Harvey Pekar reading one of his American Splendor stories. Important influences included Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Jack
Ed_Piskor
DAVID A-EISNER
DAVID A-EISNER
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID 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, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
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
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
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
DAVID A-EISNER
DAVID A-EISNER
Girl/Female
Hindu
Inspiration, Enthusiasm
Girl/Female
English, Peruvian
Plaster; Powdered
Boy/Male
Norse
Rock bear.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Anger.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Most Merciful
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Platt or Platt Bridge in Lancashire, named in Middle English with Old French plat ‘flat’, ‘thin’ (see Platte), in the dialect sense ‘plank bridge’.English : topographic name from Middle English plat ‘plot of land’, ‘piece of ground’ (Old English plætt).Jewish (Ashkenazic) : nickname from German platt ‘flat’.German : variant of Platte 3.
Girl/Female
Celtic Irish French
Great.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Lord of beauty
Male
English
Dweller by the Bridge
Girl/Female
Spanish
Bright; shining and gentle; famous.
DAVID A-EISNER
DAVID A-EISNER
DAVID A-EISNER
DAVID A-EISNER
DAVID A-EISNER
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.
Avid.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
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.
prep.
In; on; at; by.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
a.
Timid; fearful.
prep.
In process of; in the act of; into; to; -- used with verbal substantives in -ing which begin with a consonant. This is a shortened form of the preposition an (which was used before the vowel sound); as in a hunting, a building, a begging.