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David

David

3.6
A Christian saint who is the patron saint of Wales
  • proper noun
translation icon : San David
  • Many people visit the churches dedicated to Saint David when traveling to Wales.

Examples

  • Saint David founded communities where people could live a simple and devout life.

  • I mean, this is our second time around, David.

  • You can do it, David!

  • After her husband hung up on him, David called again and asked for Mrs. Fisher.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • "We can't do this anymore, David," she said, looking across at him.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • David's home from the army.

  • You're not dumb, David, just a little lazy.

  • They're going to David's folks'.

  • In Understanding University Success, David Conley states that there are numerous information-related skills that students need to have.

    Academic text (2013)
  • When he hung up the phone, David was surprised at the gladness welling up in him.

    Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

Saint David
vsDavid
6.0

A Welsh church leader and preacher from about 520–600 who is the country's patron saint

focuses on personal devotion and founding religious communities

Compounds

34 3.2

A private house in Maryland where the US President meets leaders and rests

A six-pointed star that stands for Judaism

1 6.5

A six-pointed star made from two overlapping triangles used as a Jewish symbol

A six-pointed star made from two triangles, used as a Jewish symbol

A six-pointed star made from two overlapping triangles used as a Jewish symbol

Surface Forms

David main

Etymology

David comes from the Hebrew name Dāwīd, which means 'beloved'. In Wales the same name appears as Dewi, and because the saint was so loved by people, he is still celebrated every year on Saint David's Day.