Davis - Definition
davis
n 1: English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching
for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605) [syn: Davys, John
Davys, Davis, John Davis]
2: United States painter who developed an American version of
cubism (1894-1964) [syn: Davis, Stuart Davis]
3: United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style
(1926-1991) [syn: Davis, Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis
Jr.]
4: American statesman; president of the Confederate States of
America during the American Civil War (1808-1889) [syn:
Davis, Jefferson Davis]
5: United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for
international team tennis competition (1879-1945) [syn:
Davis, Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis]
6: United States film actress (1908-1989) [syn: Davis, Bette
Davis]