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English stage magician (1868–1941)
David Devant (22 February 1868 – 13 October 1941) was an English magician, shadowgraphist and film exhibitor. He was born David Wighton in Holloway, London
David_Devant
English band
David Devant & His Spirit Wife are an English indie/art rock band from Brighton, England. They are named after the English magician and early film exhibitor
David Devant & His Spirit Wife
David_Devant_&_His_Spirit_Wife
English composer and multi-instrumentalist
multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the lead guitarist in the art-rock band, David Devant and his Spirit Wife, and in the 1983-5 incarnation of The Monochrome
Foz_Foster
Performing art involving the use of illusion
and early 20th centuries, magicians such as John Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant, Howard Thurston, Harry Kellar, and Harry Houdini achieved widespread
Magic_(illusion)
British organisation for amateur and professional magicians
George's Hall in Langham Place, where David Devant and John Nevil Maskelyne were regularly seen performing. Devant became the first president of The Magic
The Magic Circle (organisation)
The_Magic_Circle_(organisation)
English artist
"the Vessel", he is songwriter and singer of the cult art-rock band, David Devant and his Spirit Wife. Side projects have included Carfax, a collaboration
Mikey_Georgeson
Rapid costume change as part of a performance
Giorgio Napolitano. On September 2, 2019, Arturo Brachetti was awarded The David Devant Award for Services to International Magic by The Magic Circle, presented
Quick-change_(performance)
1897 French film
French short silent film by Georges Méliès, starring the magician David Devant. Devant, a major stage illusionist based in London, was an early proponent
D._Devant,_Conjurer
British comedy television series
characters names were the same as those of the actors who portrayed them. David Devant & His Spirit Wife were the "house band" for the series, performing segments
Asylum_(1996_TV_series)
British magician and mentalist (1926–2023)
October 2011, received The Magic Circle's highest international award, The David Devant. He had also been honoured internationally including the "Gold Plaque"
David_Berglas
1920 British silent crime film
Raymond and starring David Devant, Robert Clifton and Charles Raymond. The serial, in 12 chapters, showcased the acting abilities of Devant, one of the most
The_Great_London_Mystery
English magician and television presenter (1919–1978)
magic and who took Nixon to watch performers such as Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant. One magician who made an early impression on the young boy was Stanley
David_Nixon_(magician)
American stage magician (born 1960)
candles and gentleman's walking canes. 1997 Blackstone Theatre Award. 2016 David Devant Award from The Magic Circle, given "to those who have made a significant
Lance_Burton
Place of burial in North London, England
firms George Darnell, schoolmaster and author of Darnell's Copybooks David Devant, theatrical magician Alfred Lamert Dickens, the younger brother of Charles
Highgate_Cemetery
English inventor and stage magician (1839–1917)
Victorian-era devices. He worked with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, and many of his illusions are still performed today. His book Sharps
John_Nevil_Maskelyne
Classic magic trick performed by stage magicians
to toe. A more common modification was introduced by English magician David Devant as "The Obliging Tea Kettle", at the suggestion of his wife. Kettles
Inexhaustible_bottle
1905 - July - The Magic Circle was formed. Its first President was David Devant. This is a prestigious organization for magicians and has strict rules
Timeline_of_magic
Topics referred to by the same term
album) (1993) Ginger, a 1987 album by The Figgs "Ginger", a 1997 song by David Devant & His Spirit Wife "Ginger", a song by Irving Berlin "Ginger", a song
Ginger_(disambiguation)
Erastus Davenport Dedi Clémentine de Vère Buatier De Kolta David Devant (David Wellington or David Wighton) Persi Diaconis Dorothy Dietrich Sterling Dietz
List_of_magicians
Our Own Dang" by Jungle Brothers and Monie Love "Dolphin Square" by David Devant & His Spirit Wife "Dolly Birds & Spies" by The Cleaners from Venus "Doesn't
List_of_songs_about_London
Apocryphal magic trick
demonstrate the trick in the open. Magicians such as Harry Blackstone Sr., David Devant, Horace Goldin, Carl Hertz, Servais Le Roy and Howard Thurston incorporated
Indian_rope_trick
Performance art utilizing light and shadow
his son. Other magicians who used hand shadows in their act include David Devant, Edward Victor, and the duo Holden and Graham in which Holden was famous
Shadowgraphy_(performing_art)
British-American actor (1904–1986)
and at the age of 13, was responsible for the lighting for magician David Devant at the Bristol Empire in 1917. He began hanging around backstage at the
Cary_Grant
Short silent films designed to feature innovative special effects
included the French showmen Émile and Vincent Isola, the British magicians David Devant and John Nevil Maskelyne, and the American cinematographers Billy Bitzer
Trick_film
English drummer (born 1963)
On 23 August 2011, he was a featured performer on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' as part of their second "Drum Solo Week", along with such players
Gavin_Harrison
British magician and inventor
Theory of Magic, the Practice of Magic (1911) ("the Practice of Magic" by David Devant) and On the Performance of Magic (a reprint of The Art in Magic section
Nevil_Maskelyne_(magician)
English indie rock band
features guest vocals from Jim Bob of Carter USM, Mikey Georgeson of David Devant and his Spirit Wife, Philip Jeays and Lily Rae, plus members of Luxembourg
The_Indelicates
English post-punk/new wave band
in turn replaced by new lead guitarist James 'Foz' Foster (later of David Devant & His Spirit Wife). In 1983, Cherry Red released Volume, Contrast, Brilliance
The_Monochrome_Set
Spiritual practice
levitated. According to the magician John Booth the stage mentalist David Devant managed to fool a number of people into believing he had genuine psychic
Mediumship
British independent record label
had varying levels of critical and commercial success, and included David Devant and his Spirit Wife, The Dharmas, Echobelly, Sheep on Drugs, The Sultans
Rhythm_King
British publisher
Drawing Room Entertainer by Cecil H. Bullivant (1903) Magic Made Easy by David Devant (1903) After-Dinner Sleights and Pocket Tricks by C. Lang Neil (1904)
C._Arthur_Pearson_Ltd.
Topics referred to by the same term
recalled to the Soviet Union under suspicion "Pimlico", a 1996 song by David Devant & His Spirit Wife Pimlico Sound, a lagoon in North Carolina, United States
Pimlico_(disambiguation)
Biennial invitation-only event
recreations of historical illusions, including effects from Guy Jarrett, David Devant, John Nevil Maskelyne and Dr. Samuel Cox Hooker. 1989 DeKolta's Expanding
Los Angeles Conference on Magic History
Los_Angeles_Conference_on_Magic_History
Large-scale magic trick
film and television performer, named himself after Dante the Great David Devant (David Wighton, 1868–1941), English performer known for suave and witty
Outline_of_stage_illusion
English musician (born 1960)
Ground Control worked with a great many artists including Cubanate, David Devant and his Spirit Wife and the LA rap artist T Love. During this period
Jon_Klein_(musician)
Nightclub in Bath, UK
Fears Underground Lovers Wolf Alice Alex Paterson Bang Bang Machine Cast David Devant & His Spirit Wife Editors Felt The God Machine The Hollow Men It Bites
Moles_(nightclub)
Type of British theatrical entertainment popular between 1850 and 1960
Troupe, who swallowed a sword fired from a rifle. Magic acts, such as David Devant. A memory act of the type performed by Datas, "the Living Encyclopaedia"
Music_hall
British magician and early pioneer of British film
subsequently he joined the magic company of John Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, where he is presumed to have
Walter_R._Booth
Variety show in the United Kingdom
rose petals. Top performers included Vesta Tilley, Sir George Robey, David Devant, Anna Pavlova, Harry Lauder and Cecilia Loftus. The organisers did not
Royal_Variety_Performance
British theatrical agent and producer
Samuelson. About 1910, he became the business manager and agent of David Devant, an illusionist, then took on other clients, and formed a partnership
Julian_Wylie
lived here 1918–1919" 44 Belsize Park Gardens Belsize Park NW3 4LY 1999 David Devant (1868–1941) "Magician lived here in flat No.1" Flat 1 Ornan Court, Ornan
List of English Heritage blue plaques in the London Borough of Camden
List_of_English_Heritage_blue_plaques_in_the_London_Borough_of_Camden
2001 novel by Glen David Gold
In the afterword of the book, author Glen David Gold credits the writings of Nevil Maskelyne, David Devant, Robert Houdin, Howard Thurston, F. B. Nightingale
Carter_Beats_the_Devil
Music festival held from 1993 to 1997
with the event reached a climax in 1996 when many festival goers missed David Bowie on the Thursday night due to problems letting people on site. Having
Phoenix_Festival
English magician, inventor and writer (1881–1938)
gyroscope. In 1912 Selbit began working for John Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant, who had come to dominate the business of magic shows in Britain with
P._T._Selbit
(born 1953), British physicist David Devant (1868–1941), English magician David Dewey (born 1956), American painter David Dewhurst (born 1945), American
List of people with given name David
List_of_people_with_given_name_David
12-chapter serial directed by Charles Raymond for T&P Films, starring David Devant and Lady Doris Stapleton; features a Yellow Peril menace called Ching
1920_in_film
Prince, Alfred Lester, Clarice Mayne, Charles Aldrich, George Robey, David Devant, Wilkie Bard, Harry Lauder, Cecilia Loftus King George V, Queen Mary
List of Royal Variety Performances
List_of_Royal_Variety_Performances
(English model, designer and food writer; daughter of Oswald Birley) David Devant (magician) Margaret Gardiner (British art collector and peace campaigner)
List_of_people_from_Hampstead
German film producer and magician (1903–1963)
Magic Bar dating back to Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin and made famous by David Devant, where throughout the show out of a single pitcher different drinks were
Kalanag_(magician)
English physicist and electrical engineer (1851–1940)
experimental psychology. Magician John Booth noted that the stage mentalist David Devant managed to fool a number of people into believing he had genuine psychic
Oliver_Lodge
Itinerant stage magician and illusionist known for the Fu Manchu show
This was Bamberg's cue to jump up on stage. Here Thurston performed David Devant's trick, "Eggs From A Hat". Howard taught young Bamberg his first card
David_Bamberg
'The Filberts') with magicians and illusionists Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant until the outbreak of war in 1914. (William is said to have died as an
Joseph_Grossman
1937) 12 February – William Faversham, actor (died 1940) 22 February – David Devant, stage magician (died 1941) 15 March – Grace Chisholm Young, mathematician
1868_in_the_United_Kingdom
Month of 1941
Germans. Born: Paul Simon, singer-songwriter, in Newark, New Jersey Died: David Devant, 73, English stage magician Ordnungspolizei Chief Kurt Daluege signed
October_1941
British biochemist (1925–2023)
Michael Bailey) for Circle Without End about The Magic Circle. 2002 – David Devant Award from the Magic Circle for advancing the art of magic or providing
Edwin_A._Dawes
Productions The Great London Mystery Horror mystery Charles Raymond David Devant British Universal Pictures The Moon Riders 18 Western B. Reeves Eason
List_of_film_serials
Scottish-American entertainer
Maxwell was learning his craft as an apprentice to British magician David Devant before striking out on his own as a magician and juggler touring the
Max_Holden_(magician)
French painter (1861–1932)
Germain David-Nillet's "Rassemblement devant la mairie du Faouët". Held in the Musée du Faouët. Germain David-Nillet's "L'église du Faouët après l'incendie
Germain_David-Nillet
September – Fred Karno, music hall impresario (born 1866) 13 October – David Devant, stage magician (born 1868) 7 November – Frank Pick, transport administrator
1941_in_the_United_Kingdom
1897 French film
novel and received with much success. In February 1898, the magician David Devant toured British towns with the film as part of his act, advertising it
The Laboratory of Mephistopheles
The_Laboratory_of_Mephistopheles
by West End (single) 1996 "Inside" by Soda (single) 1996 "Cookie" by David Devant And His Spirit Wife (single) 1996 "Do You Dream Of Me?" by Steve McCauley
Gary_Barnacle_discography
English artist (1965–2008)
Mikey Georgeson, better known as The Vessel from the indie-pop band David Devant & His Spirit Wife. In 1995 Welch moved to the United States with his
Patrick_W._Welch
French-American banker; member of the French branch of the Rothschild family
"MARIAGE CHEZ LES ROTHSCHILD JACOB,SEIGNEUR DE L'ARGENT DAVID DE ROTHSCHILD OU LA VIE DEVANT SOI UNE GRANDE MAISON DE BANQUIERS". Le Soir (in French)
David_René_de_Rothschild
Spanish alternative pop band
Bondage, Living Jelly Moves (2003) Skizoo, Habré que Olvidar (2005) David Devant & His Spirit Wife, About It (2004) Mr. Solo, Number One (2006) Vvaa,
The_Pinker_Tones
Florence Desmond: 1937, 1951 Jerry Desmonde: 1945, 1946, 1954, 1957, 1958 David Devant: 1912 Jeanne Devereaux: 1935 Steve Devereaux: 1985 The Mary De Vere Dancers:
List of acts that have appeared on the Royal Variety Performance
List_of_acts_that_have_appeared_on_the_Royal_Variety_Performance
British children's writer
Bournemouth and in the London Magic Theatre of John Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant. He was also a member of The Magic Circle. Hunter wrote popular books
Norman_Hunter_(writer)
Australian magician
considering magic as a career. After acquiring a copy of Magic Made Easy by David Devant, Bishop studied magic in secret, against his mother's wishes. His first
Will_Alma
Former theatre in Langham Place, London
magicians, and its members David Devant and Maskelyne continued to give magic shows for many years. One was called Maskelyne and Devant's Mysteries, which was
St._George's_Hall,_London
a tour of Australia in 1909. Between 1914 and 1918 Culpitt replaced David Devant at St. George's Hall, London, performing as a "magical comedian". Culpitt
Fred_Culpitt
French politician
des élections municipales : David Lisnard (UMP) largement devant à Cannes" [1st round of the municipal elections: David Lisnard (UMP) ahead by a large
David_Lisnard
British comedy duo (late 1920s – early 1940s)
and Queen Mary, with other performers including George Formby Sr. and David Devant, one year after the first public Royal Command Performance. Frank and
Haver_and_Lee
Richepin), for voice and piano, 1922 Harpe éolienne* (1923); Carillon; David devant l'arche, in Fresque marine, Vol. 1, by Alexander Rider (harp) Choral
Auguste_Chapuis
Congolese politician and independence leader (1925–1961)
December 2025. "Assassinat de Patrice Lumumba : Etienne Davignon est renvoyé devant le tribunal correctionnel". Le Soir (in French). 17 March 2026. Retrieved
Patrice_Lumumba
French actress
Art. Yung began acting in 2002, in the French television series La vie devant nous and made her film debut as the female lead Tsu in 2004's Les fils du
Élodie_Yung
Painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme
Phryne Before the Areopagus (French: Phryne devant l'Areopage) is an 1861 painting by the French artist Jean-Léon Gérôme. The painting depicts the trial
Phryne_Before_the_Areopagus
Musical artist
management of John Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant. He toured Australia and New Zealand with Maskelyne and Devant's company in 1908, and was credited with
Barclay_Gammon
2023 film by Justine Triet
"Box-office hebdo: Equalizer 3 aux commandes, Anatomie d'une chute passe devant Barbie" [Weekly box office: Equalizer 3 in charge, Anatomy of a Fall passes
Anatomy_of_a_Fall
Country primarily in Western Europe
exportateurs d'armes, derrière les Etats-Unis, le Royaume-Uni et la Russie, et devant Israël, selon un rapport du ministère de la Défense publié l'an dernier
France
Oratorio by Arthur Honegger
Le Roi David was composed in Mézières, Switzerland, in 1921 by Arthur Honegger, as incidental music for a play in French by René Morax. It was called
Le_Roi_David
Roy 1976 Doug Henning 1977 Norm Nielsen 1978 Harry Blackstone Jr. 1979 David Copperfield 1980 Cesareo Pelaez (Marco the Magi) 1981 Richiardi Jr. 1982
List of Academy of Magical Arts Award Winners
List_of_Academy_of_Magical_Arts_Award_Winners
Environmentally devastated WWI battlefields in France
villages were never permitted to be rebuilt after the war, such as Fleury-devant-Douaumont. As part of war reparations, Pinus nigra trees sent by Austria
Zone_rouge
World Cup final, held in Russia
Retrieved 21 December 2018. "26,1 millions de télespectateurs au total devant la finale de la Coupe du Monde". L'Équipe (in French). 25 July 2018. Archived
2018_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Ruelle, Yohann (September 14, 2020). "Top Albums : Julien Doré numéro un devant Indochine, Grégory Lemarchal plébiscité" [Top Albums: Julien Doré number
Katy_Perry_discography
2000 French-language musical comedy
L’inacceptable (The Unacceptable) (Nefertari) L.I.B.R.E. (Liberty) (Myriam/Hebrews) Devant la mer (Before The Sea) (Aaron) Mon frère (My Brother) (Ramses/Moïse) Une
Les Dix Commandements (musical)
Les_Dix_Commandements_(musical)
French far-right activist
Valeurs actuelles ", Manuel Valls s'inquiète du " risque civilisationnel " devant le gratin de l'extrême droite". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 15 April
Thaïs_d'Escufon
Belgian footballer (born 2001)
Retrieved 18 December 2020. "Soulier d'Or : De Ketelaere élu Espoir de l'année devant Vranckx et Raskin, la razzia brugeoise continue". 12 January 2021. Archived
Charles_De_Ketelaere
2023 police shooting in France
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1989 concert tour by Mylène Farmer
Georges Foveau Devant-soi.com (Retrieved 30 March 2008) L'Echo du Centre, 10 October 1989, "Mylène Farmer : ça déménage", David Ferrer Devant-soi.com (Retrieved
Mylène_Farmer_en_concert
French actress and model (born 1981)
one of the schoolgirls, Marine Lavor, on the television series, La vie devant nous. Monot also appeared in the film OSS 117: Lost in Rio. She is a cast-member
Louise_Monot
French television series
Retrieved 22 May 2016. Kevin Boucher. "Audiences: "The Voice Kids" leader devant "Meurtres à la Ciotat", "DC: Legends of Tomorrow" en baisse". Ozap.com.
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French-Palestinian jurist, activist and politician (born 1992)
2024. "Rima Hassan, la "petite dernière de la famille" insoumise, sur le devant de la scène". Challenges (in French). AFP. 30 April 2024. Archived from
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British historian and human rights activist
original on 18 December 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2010. "NATIONS UNIES : devant la sous-commission des droits de l'homme Le délégué soviétique s'est exposé
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French feminist icon and serial-rape victim (born 1952)
"Affaire des viols de Mazan : la juge ordonne le renvoi des 51 mis en examen devant la cour criminelle". Europe 1 (in French). 27 June 2023. "Man accused of
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Sex scenes in which actors genuinely perform sex acts
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Unsimulated_sex
French novelist and playwright (1799–1850)
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French football club
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French philosopher (1909–1943)
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Peruvian painter and artist (1933–2019)
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M23 rebel offensive in the DR Congo
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DAVID DEVANT
DAVID DEVANT
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
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.
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA 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
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.
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
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI 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
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
DAVID DEVANT
DAVID DEVANT
Girl/Female
Indian, Malayalam
Beauty
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Girl/Female
Hindu
Bashful, Modest
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Easy
Boy/Male
Muslim
Servant of the all-holy (Allah)
Male
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Eidi, EDI means "my witness." Compare with another form of Edi.
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek, Spanish
Honest
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Full of Patience
Boy/Male
Hindu
Brilliant, Extraordinary
DAVID DEVANT
DAVID DEVANT
DAVID DEVANT
DAVID DEVANT
DAVID DEVANT
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.
a.
Timid; fearful.
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.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
a.
Former; previous; of times gone by; as, a ci-devant governor.
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.
Avid.
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.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
A pointed beard.