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American prosecutor (born 1967)
David H. Hoffman (born May 22, 1967) is a former federal prosecutor and was Chicago's inspector general. Hoffman ran for the Illinois seat of the U.S.
David_H._Hoffman
Topics referred to by the same term
mathematician David E. Hoffman (born 1953), American writer and journalist David Francis Hoffman (born 1946), American criminal David H. Hoffman (born 1967), former
David_Hoffman
American media activist (born 1945)
David Michael Hoffman (born January 18, 1945) is an American author, political commentator, television project director and media activist. He is the
David_M._Hoffman
American psychiatrist
solicited by the American Psychological Association, and written by David H. Hoffman and other colleagues at the law firm Sidley Austin LLP, Dr. Morgan
Charles_A._Morgan_III
American politician (born 1976)
Illinois in the February 2, 2010 primary, with 38.9% of the vote. David H. Hoffman received 33.7% and Cheryle Jackson received 19.8%. Giannoulias was
Alexi_Giannoulias
American writer and journalist
David Emanuel Hoffman (born November 14, 1953) is an American writer and journalist. He spent the majority of his journalistic career at The Washington
David_E._Hoffman
American actor (born 2003)
Cooper Alexander Hoffman (born March 20, 2003) is an American actor. He made his acting debut with a leading role in Paul Thomas Anderson's coming-of-age
Cooper_Hoffman
American actor (born 1937)
Dustin Lee Hoffman (born August 8, 1937) is an American actor. As one of the key leading man actors in the formation of New Hollywood, Hoffman is known
Dustin_Hoffman
American actor (1967–2014)
Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 – February 2, 2014) was an American actor. He was known for his distinctive supporting character roles and his memorable
Philip_Seymour_Hoffman
American attorney and author (born 1947)
David Alan Hoffman is an American attorney, mediator, arbitrator, author and academic. He is the John H. Watson, Jr. Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School
David_Alan_Hoffman
2000 American film
directed by David Mamet and starring William H. Macy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alec Baldwin, Julia Stiles, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rebecca Pidgeon, David Paymer
State_and_Main
American mathematician
David Allen Hoffman is an American mathematician whose research concerns differential geometry. He is an adjunct professor at Stanford University. In
David_Allen_Hoffman
2025 film by Francis Lawrence
It is based on the 1979 novel by Stephen King. The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Joshua Odjick, Charlie Plummer
The_Long_Walk_(2025_film)
Book jacket designer, illustrator, and painter
H. Lawrence Hoffman (23 October 1911 – 20 January 1977) was a commercial book jacket designer, illustrator, calligrapher and painter who worked in New
H._Lawrence_Hoffman
American screenwriter and director (born 1964)
Gordon Richard Hoffman (born October 13, 1964) is an American screenwriter and director. He is the older brother of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. His mother
Gordy_Hoffman
FBI investigation of Chicago corruption
physically presenting themselves. Former Chicago Inspector General David H. Hoffman said: "Taxpayers pay city inspectors to enforce the law. Instead, the
Operation_Crooked_Code
House chief of staff and mayor of Chicago, U.S. ambassador to Japan David H. Hoffman (1984), federal prosecutor and Chicago's inspector general[citation
List of New Trier High School alumni
List_of_New_Trier_High_School_alumni
American psychologist, ethicist, and author
independent review report conducted by former assistant U.S. Attorney David H. Hoffman was issued to the special committee of the board of directors of the
Stephen_H._Behnke
German rabbi and scholar (1843–1921)
are available online. General Ellenson, David; Jacobs, Richard (1988), "Scholarship and faith: David Hoffman and his relationship to Wissenschaft des
David_Zvi_Hoffmann
Surname list
Look up Hoffman in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hoffman is a surname of German origin. The original meaning in medieval times was "steward", i.e.
Hoffman
Scientific and professional organization
during the George W. Bush administration, naming Chicago attorney David H. Hoffman to conduct the review. On July 2, 2015, a 542-page report was issued
American Psychological Association
American_Psychological_Association
American internet entrepreneur (born 1967)
Reid Garrett Hoffman (born August 5, 1967) is an American Internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author. Hoffman is the co-founder and
Reid_Hoffman
35% with 3,704,473 votes cast. Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Treasurer David H. Hoffman, Chicago inspector general Cheryle Jackson, President of the Chicago
2010 United States Senate elections in Illinois
2010_United_States_Senate_elections_in_Illinois
former Illinois Treasurer and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010 David H. Hoffman, member of the Illinois Reform Commission, former Chicago Inspector
2014 Illinois gubernatorial election
2014_Illinois_gubernatorial_election
American actor and producer (born 1980)
Robert James Hoffman III is an American actor, producer, dancer, and choreographer. Hoffman publishes comedy sketches and dance videos on YouTube on his
Robert_Hoffman_(actor)
Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967–2014) was an American actor, director, and producer who made his screen debut on the police procedural Law & Order in 1991
Philip Seymour Hoffman on screen and stage
Philip_Seymour_Hoffman_on_screen_and_stage
Chicago alderman (1927–2014)
$40,000 for Eapen and Ramos, respectively. City Inspector General David H. Hoffman called for Eapen to be fired. For nearly two years, Eapen was on paid
Bernard_Stone
Canadian and American cellist (born 1956)
Gary Hoffman (born 1956) is a Canadian and American cellist and academic teacher. A member of the Hoffman family of musicians, he is the son of conductor
Gary_Hoffman_(cellist)
American activist (1936–1989)
Abbot Howard Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was an American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies")
Abbie_Hoffman
British actor, comedian and writer
Leila Hoffman (née Rothstein; born 11 June 1934) is an English comedian, actress and writer. Hoffman is the daughter of Esther (née Schaewitch) (1906–1992)
Leila_Hoffman
American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer
John Robert Hoffman is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. He wrote and co-starred in the Disney Channel original film Northern Lights
John_Robert_Hoffman
Radio and television entertainment executive (1906–1971)
H. Leslie Hoffman (1906 – June 24, 1971) was an American businessman. He was the founder and CEO of Hoffman Radio from 1941 to 1971, which changed its
Les_Hoffman
American actress
Leslie Gail Hoffman is an American former stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and actress. Hoffman's early education and training included gymnastics,
Leslie_Hoffman
American scientist (1955–2024)
relating to ethics guidelines conducted by former assistant U.S. Attorney David H. Hoffman. Prior to the report's release, Anderson had informed the board that
Norman_B._Anderson
Officeholders Bill Clinton, former President of the United States David H. Hoffman, former Inspector General of Chicago Jan Schakowsky, US congresswoman
2011_Chicago_mayoral_election
American politician (born 1952)
and a judge appointed attorney and former Chicago Inspector General David H. Hoffman. By March, 2013, Berrios had billed the County $24,716 for his defense
Joseph_Berrios
American businessman
Auren Raphael Hoffman (born 1974) is an American entrepreneur, angel investor, and author. He is a general partner at Flex Capital, a venture capital
Auren_Hoffman
American actress, singer, and comedian (born 1960)
Jacqueline Laura Hoffman (born November 29, 1960) is an American actress, singer, and comedian known for her one-woman shows of Jewish-themed original
Jackie_Hoffman
American politician
Governor, Julie Hamos in the 10th congressional district primary, David H. Hoffman in the US Senate primary and Toni Preckwinkle in the Cook County Board
Dawn_Clark_Netsch
estate law Hugh Hallman (1988), mayor of Tempe, Arizona (2004–2012) David H. Hoffman (1995), inspector-general of Chicago (2005–2009), partner of Sidley
List of University of Chicago Law School alumni
List_of_University_of_Chicago_Law_School_alumni
American cognitive psychologist and popular science author
Donald David Hoffman (born December 29, 1955) is an American cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor emeritus in the Department
Donald_D._Hoffman
American comedian and musician (born 1974)
Benjamin Isaac Hoffman is an American comedian, actor, writer, and musician. Hoffman is better known by his country musician alter ego Wheeler Walker
Ben_Hoffman
Biblical figure and Israelite monarch
original on 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2015-10-04. Hoffman, Alice (2015-09-28). "Geraldine Brooks reimagines King David's life in 'The Secret Chord'". The Washington
David
American politician (born 1951)
Jeannette Mary Schmidt (née Hoffman; born November 29, 1951) is an American politician who is a state representative in Ohio's 62nd district. She was
Jean_Schmidt
English writer and poet (1885–1930)
J. Hoffman and Harry T. Moore, eds. (1953), The Achievement of D.H. Lawrence, Norman: University of Oklahoma Press Graham Holderness (1982) D. H. Lawrence:
D._H._Lawrence
American baseball player (born 1967)
Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB)
Trevor_Hoffman
Democrats Newspapers Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Tribune Local officials David H. Hoffman, former Chicago Inspector General and candidate for U.S. Senate in
2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
2016_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Illinois
American actor (born 2001)
King's 1979 novel of the same name. Wareing starred alongside Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua
Garrett_Wareing
American philosopher (1817–1862)
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau; July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist
Henry_David_Thoreau
1976 film by John Schlesinger
It stars Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane and Marthe Keller. The film is about "Babe" Levy (Hoffman), a Columbia University
Marathon_Man_(film)
Defendants in a 1969–70 trial
Conspiracy Seven, were seven defendants—Rennie Davis, David Dellinger, John Froines, Tom Hayden, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Lee Weiner—charged by the United
Chicago_Seven
Disney song in the movie Cinderella
Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" is a song written and composed by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston for the Walt Disney film Cinderella (1950). In
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
A_Dream_Is_a_Wish_Your_Heart_Makes
1983 film by Robert Mandel
by the novelist Alice Hoffman. It was designed by Stewart Campbell and shot by Charles Rosher. It stars Kathleen Quinlan, David Keith, Cliff DeYoung,
Independence_Day_(1983_film)
American horror anthology franchise
17, 2014). "Film Review: 'V/H/S Viral'". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2022. Hoffman, Jordan (November 21, 2014). "V/H/S Viral review – aggravating
V/H/S_(franchise)
American politician (1896–1954)
Harold Giles Hoffman (February 7, 1896 – June 4, 1954) was an American businessman, media personality, and politician who served as the 41st Governor
Harold_G._Hoffman
American environmental and sustainability scholar
Ehrenfeld, Fred Moavenzadeh, David H. Marks, Willie Ocasio, William F. Pounds and Robert Thomas. In October 2025, Hoffman was named the MBA Professor of
Andrew_Hoffman
Thriller film by Sam Peckinpah
directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring Dustin Hoffman and Susan George. The screenplay, by Peckinpah and David Zelag Goodman, is based on Gordon M. Williams's
Straw_Dogs_(1971_film)
1997 film by Barry Levinson
is a 1997 American political satire black comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Produced and directed by Barry Levinson, the film centers
Wag_the_Dog
American pacifist and activist
Roosevelt, Ho Chi Minh, Martin Luther King Jr., Abbie Hoffman, A.J. Muste, Greg Calvert, James Bevel, David McReynolds, and numerous Black Panthers, namely
David_Dellinger
American writer, producer, and director
Backlash". Esquire. Retrieved February 19, 2022. Hoffman, Jordan (February 21, 2020). "Hunters Creator David Weil Worked for Years to Become an Overnight
David_Weil_(filmmaker)
2008 shooting death in U.S. state of Florida
On May 7, 2008, 23-year-old Rachel Morningstar Hoffman (December 17, 1984 – May 7, 2008), was murdered by two drug dealers — 23-year-old Deneilo Bradshaw
Murder_of_Rachel_Hoffman
1988 film directed by David Keith
adventure comedy film directed by and starring David Keith. It co-stars Kathy Shower, Brant von Hoffman and Sydney Lassick. In this send-up of adventure
The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck
The_Further_Adventures_of_Tennessee_Buck
Genetic disorder
Rayhan A.; Bachrach, Laura K.; Hoffman, Andrew R.; Inlora, Jingga; Rego, Shannon; Snyder, Michael P.; Lewis, David B. (2017). "A Case Report of Hypoglycemia
DAVID_syndrome
American actor (born 1967)
appearances by other original cast members, including Gabriel Macht or Rick Hoffman. In an April 2013 article about television, Wired magazine called Costabile
David_Costabile
American psychologist
David H. Barlow (born April 30, 1942) is an American psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University. He is board
David_H._Barlow
2025 murder spree in Minnesota, U.S.
husband, Mark. Less than two hours earlier, Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot and seriously injured by Boelter at their
2025 shootings of Minnesota legislators
2025_shootings_of_Minnesota_legislators
British actress (born 2004)
is currently in a relationship with her Poetic License co-star Cooper Hoffman. "Nico Parker Wonders Why Dumbo is a Kid's Movie". Interview. 28 March
Nico_Parker
American scientist (1942–2004)
illnesses. In 1975, Phelps and Hoffman moved to the University of Pennsylvania. Starting in 1976, Hoffman was a professor at David Geffen School of Medicine
Edward_J._Hoffman
2014 American film
2014). "The V/H/S franchise goes Viral—and down the tubes". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 21, 2015. Hoffman, Jordan (November 21, 2014). "V/H/S Viral review
V/H/S:_Viral
American anthropologist and art collector (1938–1961)
in a 2012 memoir that she believes her brother drowned. In 2014, Carl Hoffman published a book that included details from the official inquest into the
Michael_Rockefeller
English cinematographer
collaborations with directors Julien Temple, Stephen Frears and Michael Hoffman. He graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1970 with a degree in
Oliver_Stapleton
English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)
Sir David Frederick Attenborough (/ˈætənbərə/ AT-ən-bər-ə; born 8 May 1926) is an English broadcaster, natural historian, and writer. His presenting career
David_Attenborough
People in files on Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein's visits to Russia, and Epstein introduced him to Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and Ehud Barak. After Belyakov began working with his country's sovereign
List of people named in the Epstein files
List_of_people_named_in_the_Epstein_files
Goldenshteyn Jeremiah Hescheles Daniel Hoffman (violinist) Jacob Hoffman Elaine Hoffman-Watts Alex Jacobowitz Daniel Kahn David Krakauer Max Leibowitz César Lerner
List_of_klezmer_musicians
1946 terrorist attack in Jerusalem
1946. Jeffers, H. Paul (2004). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jerusalem. Jerusalem: Alpha Books. pp. 149–52. ISBN 978-1-59257-179-6. Hoffman, Bruce (1999)
King_David_Hotel_bombing
American voice actress
Bridget Hoffman (born 1961/1962) is an American voice actress, voice director and ADR script writer who has provided voices for a number of English-language
Bridget_Hoffman
1969 film directed by John Schlesinger
Waldo Salt from the 1965 novel by James Leo Herlihy. The film stars Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, with supporting roles played by Sylvia Miles, John McGiver
Midnight_Cowboy
English producer and musician (1959–2025)
collaborationist," by Robert Gourley, PleaseKillMe.com (11 November 2019) Hoffman, Wayne (2002), "After Nearly 20 years, Soft Cell Returns With a New Set
David Ball (electronic musician)
David_Ball_(electronic_musician)
2011 film by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor, from a screenplay written by Scott M. Gimple, Seth Hoffman, and David S. Goyer. Released publicly for one night on December 11, 2011, Ghost
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Ghost_Rider:_Spirit_of_Vengeance
British mathematician (1877–1947)
ISSN 0971-751X. Cited in Hoffman, Paul (1998), The Man Who Loved Only Numbers, Fourth Estate, pp. 82–83, ISBN 1-85702-829-5 Hardy, G. H. (1999). Ramanujan:
G._H._Hardy
American musician
Kristian Hoffman (b. July 10, 1952) is an American musician, record producer and visual artist. As a member of Bleaker St. Incident, alongside Ann Magnuson
Kristian_Hoffman
American investment banker (born 1962)
ership/leadership/executive-officers/david-solomon} Hoffman, Liz (November 15, 2018). "The Gamble That Put David Solomon on Top at Goldman Sachs". The
David_M._Solomon
American TV writer and producer (born 1945)
the culture of horse racing. Michael Mann directed the pilot and Dustin Hoffman was cast in the lead role. HBO picked up the series on July 14, 2010. The
David_Milch
Optical microscopy technique
Hoffman modulation contrast microscopy (HMC microscopy) is an optical microscopy technique for enhancing the contrast in unstained biological specimens
Hoffman modulation contrast microscopy
Hoffman_modulation_contrast_microscopy
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1969)
David Michael Bautista Jr. (born January 18, 1969) is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the most prolific professional
Dave_Bautista
American actress (born 1958)
with actress Isabella Hoffman, whom he met on the set of 'Homicide: Life on the Street.' They never married, but in 1996 Hoffman gave birth to Atticus
Isabella_Hofmann
American filmmaker (1946–2025)
original on February 13, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2013. Hoffman, Claire (February 22, 2013). "David Lynch Is Back … as a Guru of Transcendental Meditation"
David_Lynch
American politician (born 1963)
Fallen Heroes Act, H.R. bill 5037, which President George W. Bush signed into law on May 29, 2006. The CBO has said that Rogers's H.R. 1206 to make it
Mike Rogers (Michigan politician)
Mike_Rogers_(Michigan_politician)
Film by Rich Lee
2025 American screenlife science fiction film based on the 1898 novel by H. G. Wells. The film was directed by Rich Lee with a screenplay by Kenneth
War_of_the_Worlds_(2025_film)
1959 American TV detective series
a local angle. William T. Orr was the executive producer, and Charles Hoffman was the producer. William Hole was the director. Cal Calhun's 1951 Chevrolet
Bourbon_Street_Beat
President of the United States from 1974 to 1977
reported his findings back to the ship's commanding officer, Captain Stuart H. Ingersoll. The ship's crew was able to contain the fire, and the ship got
Gerald_Ford
Brand of whiskey
Silverman in 1957 and was bottled at the Hoffman Distilling Company, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, up until Hoffman Distilling Co. went out of business in
Ezra_Brooks
American song composer (1902–1960)
Al Hoffman (September 25, 1902 – July 21, 1960) was a Russian-born American song composer. He was a hit songwriter active in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
Al_Hoffman
American inventor
University of Massachusetts Amherst, James was enlisted by mathematician David Hoffman to help prove an important result in minimal surface geometry, discovering
James_Hoffman
American comedian and television host (born 1947)
the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021. "Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, Buddy Guy, Led Zeppelin Are Kennedy Center
David_Letterman
American mathematician
doi:10.1007/BF01389073. S2CID 121224357. with David Allen Hoffman: Hoffman, David; Meeks, William H (1990). "Embedded minimal surfaces of finite topology"
William_Hamilton_Meeks,_III
Public high school in California, United States
fifth period began on March 22, 2001, an 18-year-old former student, Jason Hoffman, arrived on campus with a 12-gauge Mossberg pump-action shotgun (with size
Granite Hills High School (El Cajon, California)
Granite_Hills_High_School_(El_Cajon,_California)
1999 film by Paul Thomas Anderson
Tom Cruise, Melinda Dillon, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ricky Jay, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Jason
Magnolia_(film)
Library: "David Dubinsky," charcoal drawing by Seth Hoffman, 1942 Kunst und Politik/Art and Labor edited by Frances Pohl, V&R unipress GmbH, 2005, "Art
Seth_Hoffman
1986 American science-fiction film by Randal Kleiser
by Randal Kleiser and written by Mark H. Baker, Michael Burton, and Phil Joanou. It stars Joey Cramer as David Freeman, a 12-year-old boy abducted by
Flight_of_the_Navigator
DAVID H-HOFFMAN
DAVID H-HOFFMAN
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
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
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian legend name of the mother of the Hungarian people, possibly ENÉH means "deer."
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
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
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n.
An aquatic plant of the genus Hippuris (H. vulgaris), having narrow leaves in whorls.
n.
Any animal of the genus Hyrax, of which about four species are known. They constitute the order Hyracoidea. The best known species are the daman (H. Syriacus) of Palestine, and the klipdas (H. capensis) of South Africa. Other species are H. arboreus and H. Sylvestris, the former from Southern, and the latter from Western, Africa. See Daman.
a.
Avid.
a.
Designating the acid proper (C5H10(CO2/H)2) which is obtained from camphoric acid.
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.
Any North American river chub of the genus Hybopsis, esp. H. biguttatus.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
a.
Timid; fearful.
n.
The letter h or H.
n.
A sound consisting of, or characterized by, a breath like the sound of h; the breathing h or a character representing such a sound; an aspirated sound.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
A name given to any species of the genus Helianthemum, low shrubs or herbs with yellow flowers, especially the European H. vulgare and the American frostweed, H. Canadense.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
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.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Pronounced with the h sound or with audible breath.