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David Definition & Meaning

david
noun
  1. patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
  2. French neoclassical painter who actively supported the French Revolution (1748-1825)
  3. (Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psalms are attributed to David (circa 1000-962 BC)

"David" in song lyrics

See how david is used in real songs:

  • "I know where Osama is, he down in Camp David"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Seven
  • "Ooh, I guess they don't know, I'm finna call up David"
    Bizzy Bone — Get Ya, Get Ya
  • "By your 13 stripes and 50 stars of David"
    Cilvaringz f/ Al Isra Group — Death to America (Premix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does david mean?
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600) French neoclassical painter who actively supported the French Revolution (1748-1825) (Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psalms are attributed to David (circa 1000-962 BC)
What part of speech is david?
David is a noun.
How many definitions does david have?
David has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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