Definitions of Davis [(Ruth Elizabeth Davis), 1908-89, U.S. film actress.]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) Davis
Jefferson, 1808–89, president of the Confederate States of America 1861–65.

2. Davis
Miles (Dewey, Jr.), 1926–91, U.S. jazz trumpeter.

3. Davis
Stuart, 1894–1964, U.S. painter and illustrator.

Definition of 'Davis'

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1. (noun) Davys, John Davys, Davis, John Davis
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

2. (noun) Davis, Stuart Davis
United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964)

3. (noun) Davis, Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr.
United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991)

4. (noun) Davis, Jefferson Davis
American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889)

5. (noun) Davis, Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis
United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945)

6. (noun) Davis, Bette Davis
United States film actress (1908-1989)

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