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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
David William Donald Cameron, Baron Cameron of Chipping Norton (born 9 October 1966), is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United
David_Cameron
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
David Cameron's tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom began on 11 May 2010 when he accepted an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to form a government
Premiership_of_David_Cameron
Australian rower
David Allan Cameron (born 11 March 1974) is an Australian former rower. He was an Australian national champion and an Olympian, and won a silver medal
David_Cameron_(rower)
Relatives of former Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary of the UK David Cameron
Relatives of the former UK prime minister and former foreign secretary, David Cameron, feature throughout the law, politics and finance as well as being connected
Family_of_David_Cameron
Government of the United Kingdom (2010–2015)
The Cameron–Clegg coalition was formed by David Cameron and Nick Clegg when Cameron was invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form a new government, following
Cameron–Clegg_coalition
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office since 2011
are believed to have included a quiz night, held in the state rooms. David Cameron explained during his final Prime Minister's Questions in 2016 that Larry
Larry_(cat)
British business executive (born 1971)
married to David Cameron, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016 and Foreign Secretary from 2023 to 2024. Cameron took on a
Samantha_Cameron
Head of government of the United Kingdom
has ever lost his or her seat at a general election. Cameron, David (11 May 2010). "David Cameron becomes PM: Full Downing Street statement". BBC News
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
Topics referred to by the same term
David Cameron (born 1966) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. David Cameron may also refer to:
David Cameron (disambiguation)
David_Cameron_(disambiguation)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
Truss held various Cabinet positions under three prime ministers – David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson – lastly as foreign secretary from 2021
Liz_Truss
Canadian darts player
David Cameron (born 15 September 1969) is a Canadian professional darts player who competes in World Darts Federation (WDF) and Professional Darts Corporation
David_Cameron_(darts_player)
American drummer (born 1962)
Matthew David Cameron (born November 28, 1962) is an American drummer and songwriter from San Diego, California. He is most known for his work with the
Matt_Cameron
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2025
States. In January 2016, Lammy was commissioned by then-Prime Minister David Cameron to report on the effects of racial discrimination and disadvantage on
David_Lammy
Resident cat at 10 Downing Street, London
London Evening Standard reported that the cat had been selected by David Cameron and his family, from those at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Chief mousers
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office
Chief_Mouser_to_the_Cabinet_Office
As Euroscepticism increased during the early 2010s, Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech in January 2013 at Bloomberg London, in which he
Timeline_of_Brexit
Political party in the United Kingdom
Labour Party has shaped modern British politics for the last century. David Cameron sought to modernise the party after his election as leader in 2005,
Conservative_Party_(UK)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019
She was elected and appointed prime minister unopposed, succeeding David Cameron. As prime minister, May began the process of withdrawing the UK from
Theresa_May
British-American political advisor and TV host (born 1969)
Channel. He served as director of strategy for British prime minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2012. Hilton hosted The Next Revolution, a weekly current
Steve_Hilton
British barrister, businessman, and Conservative fundraiser and politician
as "David Cameron's oldest political friend" since their days together at Brasenose College, Oxford. Feldman was responsible for fundraising David Cameron's
Andrew Feldman, Baron Feldman of Elstree
Andrew_Feldman,_Baron_Feldman_of_Elstree
British politician (born 1969)
Labour Party's economic policy was jokingly mocked by Prime Minister David Cameron during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Though Labour
Ed_Miliband
Cases of corruption by officials and associates connected with FIFA
2010, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and British Prime Minister David Cameron attended a meeting with FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon in which
2015_FIFA_corruption_case
British political scandal
during his time at Oxford University, then-British prime minister David Cameron inserted his penis and/or scrotum into a dead pig's mouth as part of
Piggate
English television personality (born 1962)
scandal on 8 November 2012, Schofield interviewed then prime minister David Cameron on This Morning and presented him with a list he had obtained from the
Phillip_Schofield
Executive, Legislative, Parliamentary, and other powers
Blair and Clinton "David Cameron launches Tories' 'big society' plan". BBC News. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2021. David Cameron has launched his
Powers of the prime minister of the United Kingdom
Powers_of_the_prime_minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
Scottish painter and etcher (1865–1945)
Sir David Young Cameron RA (28 June 1865 – 16 September 1945) was a Scottish painter and, with greater success, etcher, mostly of townscapes and landscapes
David_Young_Cameron
2020s military policies
the Defense Staff, David Richards, called on David Cameron to demand a ceasefire in December 2023. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron expressed concern
United Kingdom and the Gaza war
United_Kingdom_and_the_Gaza_war
2011 book by Amy Chua
traditional Chinese way. In a speech in January 2016, British Prime Minister David Cameron praised "tiger mums" as he laid out his strategy for tackling child
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Battle_Hymn_of_the_Tiger_Mother
Topics referred to by the same term
Cameron ministry may refer to: First Cameron ministry, the British coalition government led by David Cameron from 2010 to 2015 Second Cameron ministry
Cameron_ministry
Financial services company
inquiry into David Cameron links to Greensill Capital". the Guardian. Retrieved 2021-04-08. Landler, Mark (2 April 2021). "David Cameron Comes Under the
Greensill_Capital
wedding by reminding Michael that Brian loves him immensely. Dr. David Cameron (or Dr. David, as he is commonly referred to by the other characters) is Michael's
List of Queer as Folk characters
List_of_Queer_as_Folk_characters
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010
Democrats, Brown was succeeded as prime minister by Conservative leader David Cameron, and as Labour leader by Ed Miliband. After leaving office, Brown returned
Gordon_Brown
English TV host and journalist (1939–2013)
ministers serving from 1964 to his death in 2013, from Alec Douglas-Home to David Cameron, and all seven U.S. presidents in office from 1969 to 2008. Frost was
David_Frost
Political positions of the former British Prime Minister
This article concerns the policies, views and voting record of David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (May 2010 to July 2016) and
Political positions of David Cameron
Political_positions_of_David_Cameron
reacted to David Cameron claims". The Guardian. Reilly, Nicholas (11 April 2016). "Dennis Skinner booted from Commons after calling David Cameron 'dodgy Dave'"
List of nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
List_of_nicknames_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from 2012 to 2014
minister, David Cameron, had sacked Larry from his position as chief mouser to the Cabinet Office and installed Freya instead. Nelson claimed that Cameron had
Freya_(cat)
English actor (born 1977)
riddle that no one knows what it is" and called former Prime Minister David Cameron a "twat". In August 2018, Dyer began narrating MTV reality series, True
Danny_Dyer
Australian actor
David Cameron is an Australian actor and director. Lead screen roles he has played are The Keepers as Rick Zammit, Water Under the Bridge as Neil Atkins
David Cameron (Australian actor)
David_Cameron_(Australian_actor)
British politician (born 1932)
Commons for Cameron jibe". BBC News. 11 April 2016. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2018. "David Cameron Questioned After
Dennis_Skinner
British politician (born 1956)
Bank of Scotland. He was Parliamentary Private Secretary to David Cameron, during Cameron's time as Leader of the Opposition, 2005–10, and then for two
Desmond_Swayne
British civil servant (born 1978)
Heywood left in 2012. From January 2016 to May 2017, Case served under David Cameron and Theresa May as Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister
Simon_Case
1990s–2000s branding of the UK Labour Party
thereafter, David Cameron and Nick Clegg announced the formation of a coalition between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. Cameron became the Prime
New_Labour
British theologian and former co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
if he would like to meet the-then Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron. Bartley agreed, and party officials then brought the Conservative leader
Jonathan_Bartley
established through the European Union Referendum Act 2015. Prime Minister David Cameron also oversaw a renegotiation of the terms of EU membership, intending
2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
2016_United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum
British former politician (born 1965)
David Wright Miliband (born 15 July 1965) is a British former politician serving as President of the International Rescue Committee since 2013. He was
David_Miliband
British daytime TV programme (1988–present)
Willoughby interviewed then Prime Minister David Cameron. During the interview, Schofield presented Cameron with a list he had obtained from the internet
This_Morning_(TV_programme)
British politician (born 1969)
Under the coalition government of David Cameron he was a Junior Treasury Minister before being promoted to Cameron's Cabinet as Culture Secretary, following
Sajid_Javid
1979 single by The Jam
Conservative leader and Old Etonian David Cameron named "The Eton Rifles" as one of his favourite songs. Cameron is reported to have said, "I was one
The_Eton_Rifles
British politician (born 1978)
United Kingdom Anti-Corruption Champion from 2014 to 2015. He attended David Cameron's cabinet as Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General from
Matt_Hancock
British politician (born 1941)
Howard resigned as Leader of the Conservative Party and was succeeded by David Cameron. Howard did not contest his seat of Folkestone and Hythe in the 2010
Michael_Howard
English politician (born 1948)
Shadow Home Secretary in the Shadow Cabinets of both Michael Howard and David Cameron. Davis had previously been a candidate in the 2001 and 2005 Conservative
David Davis (British politician)
David_Davis_(British_politician)
Media people living near Chipping Norton
journalist's imagination". David and Samantha Cameron. Chipping Norton lies in the constituency of Witney, for which David Cameron, the former Prime Minister
Chipping_Norton_set
Exclusive society at Oxford University
Northern Ireland (Edward VII and Edward VIII), three prime ministers (David Cameron, Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, and Boris Johnson), and two
Bullingdon_Club
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015
the Liberal Democrats, and Clegg was appointed by Conservative leader David Cameron to serve as his Deputy Prime Minister. In this capacity, he became the
Nick_Clegg
British politician (born 1954)
of its Social Justice Policy Group. In May 2010, new Prime Minister David Cameron appointed him to serve in the cabinet as Secretary of State for Work
Iain_Duncan_Smith
2013 murder of a British soldier
thousand people, including present and former soldiers, the prime minister David Cameron, and Mayor of London Boris Johnson. A private burial service was then
Murder_of_Lee_Rigby
Merchant operating in the British Empire (1804–1872)
David Cameron (1804 – 14 May 1872) was a jurist, merchant, and manager operating across the British Empire. He was unsuccessful as a cloth merchant in
David_Cameron_(jurist)
by a Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government, headed by David Cameron, that pursued a series of public spending cuts with the intention of
Political history of the United Kingdom (1979–present)
Political_history_of_the_United_Kingdom_(1979–present)
Professional basketball player (born 2007)
Cameron Sikander Boozer (born July 18, 2007) is an American basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Cameron_Boozer
Topics referred to by the same term
Cameron (politician) (born 1938), Australian retired politician Ian Cameron (stockbroker) (1932–2010), father of former British prime minister David Cameron
Ian_Cameron
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010
government. He was succeeded as prime minister by Conservative leader David Cameron and as Labour leader by Ed Miliband. Brown's premiership has generally
Premiership_of_Gordon_Brown
English journalist (born 1948)
the Mail was: "The crushing of David Cameron". The Mail backed Theresa May as the candidate to succeed David Cameron as Prime Minister following his
Paul_Dacre
Australian rules footballer
David Cameron (born 4 April 1964) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong and the Brisbane Bears in the VFL/AFL. Cameron came to
David Cameron (Australian footballer)
David_Cameron_(Australian_footballer)
English barrister (1963–2023)
Alexander Cameron KC (27 August 1963 – 21 March 2023) was an English barrister who was the elder brother of former British prime minister David Cameron. Cameron
Alexander_Cameron_(barrister)
English economist (born 1957)
member of Bruegel. On 2 July 2014, he was appointed by UK Prime Minister David Cameron to head an international commission to investigate global antimicrobial
Jim O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Gatley
Jim_O'Neill,_Baron_O'Neill_of_Gatley
UK shadow cabinet in 2024
appointed. Changes from Sunak's final Cabinet to Shadow Cabinet. David Cameron, Baron Cameron of Chipping Norton (Foreign Secretary) resigned and was succeeded
Sunak_shadow_cabinet
British politician (born 1973)
David Cameron, she served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Decentralisation from 2014 to 2015. After the 2015 general election, Cameron promoted
Penny_Mordaunt
British politician (born 1972)
Nottingham North at the 2005 general election, the new Conservative leader David Cameron recommended Patel for the Party's "A-List" of prospective parliamentary
Priti_Patel
2016 murder in England
Corbyn and Prime Minister David Cameron visited Birstall, where they joined locals to lay floral tributes to Cox. Cameron said: The most profound thing
Murder_of_Jo_Cox
Thatcher – became Baroness Thatcher in 1992 (life peer) David Cameron – became Baron Cameron of Chipping Norton in 2023 (life peer) Theresa May – became
Records of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
Records_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom
Kuwaiti-British terrorist and ISIS executioner (1988–2015)
video, directed at British Prime Minister David Cameron, was released, showing British hostage aid worker David Haines being beheaded by Emwazi. On 3 October
Jihadi_John
English musician (born 1967)
they (Labour) got in. Now David Cameron is no different from Tony Blair and Gordon Brown is no different from David Cameron. They're all cut from the
Noel_Gallagher
Aspect of British political history
to a landslide defeat in 1997. The party under David Cameron returned to government with the Cameron–Clegg coalition following the 2010 UK general election
History of the Conservative Party (UK)
History_of_the_Conservative_Party_(UK)
British politician and journalist (born 1967)
of Conservatives referred to as the Notting Hill set, which included David Cameron, George Osborne, Ed Vaizey, Nick Boles, and Rachel Whetstone. They were
Michael_Gove
British politician (born 1979)
Conservative Party politics, Rees-Mogg was added to the party's A-List by David Cameron. She stood unsuccessfully as a Conservative parliamentary candidate
Annunziata_Rees-Mogg
British politician (born 1965)
and Fulham constituency from 2005. Hands served in Prime Minister David Cameron's Cabinet as Chief Secretary to the Treasury from 2015 until 2016. He
Greg_Hands
British politician (born 1974)
adviser for the Conservative Party. Kruger became David Cameron's chief speechwriter in 2006, whilst Cameron was Leader of the Opposition. He left this role
Danny_Kruger
British leadership election
Minister David Cameron's resignation as party leader. He had resigned after losing the national referendum to leave the European Union. Cameron, who supported
2016 Conservative Party leadership election
2016_Conservative_Party_leadership_election
and assistant whips to £80,807 for the Prime Minister. On 24 May 2015 David Cameron announced that he intended to freeze ministerial pay for the next five
Salaries of members of the United Kingdom Parliament
Salaries_of_members_of_the_United_Kingdom_Parliament
British broadcaster and politician (born 1967)
with a First – according to John Rentoul in The Independent – ahead of David Cameron. Later he attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard
Ed_Balls
Official residence of Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer
1828. From 1997 to 2022, prime ministers Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson chose to reside for all or part of their
11_Downing_Street
British Conservative politician
Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2016. Llewellyn was educated at Sunningdale School, then Eton College, where he was a year above David Cameron. Llewellyn
Edward Llewellyn, Baron Llewellyn of Steep
Edward_Llewellyn,_Baron_Llewellyn_of_Steep
Scottish merchant banker (1841-1908)
great-great-grandfather of David Cameron. Cameron was born in Inverness-shire, Scotland, the son of William and Catherine Cameron. His father was a Gaelic-speaking
Ewen_Cameron_(banker)
Online campaign celebrating Ed Miliband, former leader of the UK Labour Party
"Never mind #milifandom, meet the #cameronettes who can't get enough of David Cameron". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 May 2015. Murphy, Joe (27 April 2015)
Milifandom
Affirmative action practice in the United Kingdom
selected using all-women shortlists were black. Conservative Party leader David Cameron tried to institute AWS in 2006. There was opposition from some female
All-women_shortlist
English journalist and political strategist
reporters in relation to illegal phone-hacking. He subsequently joined David Cameron's personnel as communications director, until announcing his departure
Andy_Coulson
archived from the original on 6 August 2010, retrieved 9 January 2011 "David Cameron rated third worst Prime Minister since end of World War Two", The Independent
Historical rankings of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
Historical_rankings_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom
British politician
for Work and Pensions from March to July 2016 under Prime Minister David Cameron. Crabb had previously been appointed a government whip, Parliamentary
Stephen_Crabb
the House of Commons. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, won an unexpected majority victory of 10 seats; they had been leading
2015 United Kingdom general election
2015_United_Kingdom_general_election
Withdrawal of the UK from the EU
Eurosceptics within his own party, persuaded the Conservative prime minister David Cameron to promise a referendum on British membership of the EU if his government
Brexit
British activist
members of the party waited with placards to greet the Prime Minister, David Cameron, at the polling station where he cast his vote on election day (7 May
Bobby_Smith_(activist)
Part of the UK Conservative Party
advisers to have served in the Cabinet include former prime minister David Cameron, former deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden, former chancellor of the
Conservative Research Department
Conservative_Research_Department
Premiership of Tony Blair Premiership of Gordon Brown Premiership of David Cameron Premiership of Theresa May Premiership of Boris Johnson Premiership
Politics of the United Kingdom
Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom
British political philosophy
of the Conservative Party revived the one-nation approach including David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson — although Johnson's position as a one-nation
One-nation_conservatism
British columnist (born 1967)
Jack Monroe for mentioning the death of David Cameron's son in 2009 in one of a series of tweets criticising Cameron, before questioning Monroe's decision
Sarah_Vine
1st episode of the 1st series of Black Mirror
Call Me Dave, which alleged that British prime minister of the time, David Cameron, had placed a "private part of his anatomy" into a dead pig's head as
The National Anthem (Black Mirror)
The_National_Anthem_(Black_Mirror)
British politician (born 1940)
chime with his pro-European views. Under the coalition government of David Cameron, Clarke returned to the Cabinet as Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor
Kenneth_Clarke
2011 referendum in the UK on reforming the voting system
proper" coalition between the two parties. Hague and Conservative leader David Cameron said that this was in response to Labour offering the Liberal Democrats
2011 United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum
2011_United_Kingdom_Alternative_Vote_referendum
Ed Miliband's tenure as Leader of the Labour Party
2010, following the resignation of Gordon Brown after the formation of David Cameron and Nick Clegg's Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition government
Labour Party leadership of Ed Miliband
Labour_Party_leadership_of_Ed_Miliband
British politician and journalist (born 1975)
"cynical about politicians", he felt that Cameron was different. Describing Cameron, he said "I don't know David Cameron very well... [but] I like him. I think
Zac_Goldsmith
Canadian actor (born 1960)
Caine (played by David Carradine) on the 1990s crime drama Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, Sgt. Tom Ryan in Silk Stalkings, Dr. David Cameron on the first
Chris_Potter_(actor)
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
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
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
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
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
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
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, 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
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
Girl/Female
Latin American Greek Swedish German
Counselor.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Ornament of Women
Female
Celtic
, victory.
Girl/Female
Latin
Small.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Very Inspired; Creative
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Soul
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Loving Actions
Girl/Female
Hindu
Style
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Henry V' Duke of Gloucester, King's brother, uncle to 'Henry VI'. 'Henry VI, III' Richard...
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Noble
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
DAVID CAMERON
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 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.
n.
A follower of the Rev. Richard Cameron, a Scotch Covenanter of the time of Charles II.
a.
Timid; fearful.
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.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
a.
Avid.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
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.
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.
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.