david

DAIVID

Definitions

1. noun

A male given name, especially in the Hebrew Bible; a variant of David.

“The new employee, David, was warmly welcomed by the team.”

2. proper noun

The biblical king of Israel; the second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, who is considered a saint and a prophet in Christianity.

“The story of King David has been retold and reinterpreted in various art forms throughout history.”

3. verb

To decorate or embellish something with a small amount of something, especially gold or precious stones.

“The artist carefully davied the frame with intricate gold filigree.”

Synonyms

  • Hebrew
  • Jewish
  • biblical

Antonyms

  • non-hebrew
  • non-jewish