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David

noun Da·vid \ˈdā-vəd\

Definition of DAVID

: a Hebrew shepherd who became the second king of Israel in succession to Saul according to biblical accounts

: underdog 1

— Da·vid·ic \də-ˈvi-dik, dā-\ adjective

Hebrew Dāwīdh

First Known Use: before 12th century

biographical name Da·vid \ˈdä-vət\

Gerard ca 1460–1523 Du. painter

biographical name Da·vid \dä-ˈvēd\

Jacques-Louis 1748–1825 Fr. painter

geographical name Da·vid \dä-ˈvēth\

town W Panama pop 77,057

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