Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as davit.

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  • proper noun A diminutive of the male given name David.
  • proper noun A surname, derived from David.

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Examples

  • The keynote speaker planned for Thursday's fundraiser at the Signature Grand in Davie is a polarizing figure: retired Marine lieutenant colonel, decorated war hero, right-leaning radio host and central figure in the Iran contra arms-for-hostages scandal of the 1980s.

    February 2004 2004

  • -- Senior linebackers Nate Williams (shoulder surgery) and Quentin Davie (foot) did little during spring ball, but they'll be ready to reassume their starting jobs in the fall.

    Northwestern - Team Notes 2010

  • Senior linebackers Nate Williams (shoulder surgery) and Quentin Davie (foot) did little during spring ball, but they'll be ready to reassume their starting jobs in the fall.

    Around the BigTen Conference 2010

  • NU is thick with linebackers as seniors Quentin Davie and Nate Williams are all-league candidates.

    Around the BigTen Conference 2010

  • Klan Kame Kalling to a restaurant in Davie, Florida.

    Short Takes 2009

  • NU is thick with linebackers as seniors Quentin Davie and Nate Williams are all-league candidates.

    Northwestern - Team Notes 2010

  • Lizette Foley teaches John Tucci, 21, and other students during a preparatory math class at Broward College in Davie, Fla.

    Education: K-12, College & Graduate School News 2010

  • Lizette Foley teaches John Tucci, 21, and other students during a preparatory math class at Broward College in Davie, Fla.

    One-third of students need remedial college math, reading 2010

  • Lizette Foley teaches John Tucci, 21, and other students during a preparatory math class at Broward College in Davie, Fla.

    Education: K-12, College & Graduate School News 2010

  • To celebrate the man, his work and the awesome wonderment of science, Broward College in Davie, Florida is hosting the first ever Carl Sagan Day tomorrow (Saturday the 7th).

    Boing Boing 2009

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