Definitions for Davis
ˈdeɪ vɪs; ˈbɛt idavis

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1. Davys, John Davys, Davis, John Davisnoun

   English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

2. Davis, Stuart Davisnoun

   United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964)

3. Davis, Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr.noun

   United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991)

4. Davis, Jefferson Davisnoun

   American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889)

5. Davis, Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davisnoun

   United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945)

6. Davis, Bette Davisnoun

   United States film actress (1908-1989)

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1. Davisnoun

   derived from David; variant of Davies

2. Davisnoun

   Any of a number of places named after people with the surname, including a city in California

3. Davisnoun

   A university in Davis, California (University of California, Davis)

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1. Davis

   Davis is a city in Yolo County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to estimates published by the US Census Bureau, the city had a total population of 65,622 in 2010, neither of which includes the on-campus population of UC Davis, which was 5,786 people according to the 2010 United States Census while the "total student enrollment" is listed as 32,290 by the UC Davis website. It is the largest city in Yolo County, and the 122nd largest in the state, by population. Davis is known for its liberal politics, for having many bicycles and bike paths, and for the campus of the University of California, Davis. In 2006, Davis was ranked as the second most educated city in the US by CNN Money Magazine, after Arlington, Virginia.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Davis in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Davis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Davis in a Sentence

1. Rudy Giuliani:

   Now that we’ve seen the full scope of [Michael] Cohen and Lanny Davis’ deception, we don’t trust anything.

2. Rick Santorum:

   Kim Davis has every right to say this should be a religious accommodation, i think that's something that (the Kentucky) governor can do within his own conscience.

3. David Moore:

   We were denied again, we spoke with Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis again and it was a very heated exchange.

4. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee:

   Having Kim Davis in federal custody removes all doubt of the criminalization of Christianity in our country. We must defend religious liberty and never surrender to judicial tyranny, i am proud of Kim for standing strong for her beliefs. Who will be next? Pastors? Photographers? Caterers? Florists? This is a reckless, appalling, out-of-control decision that undermines the Constitution of the United States and our fundamental right to religious liberty.

5. David Rinetti:

   The Angels didnt starter Andrew Heaney said. Many of The Angels didnt, including Justin Upton and Brian Goodwin, took a knee for the national anthem while As players Khris Davis and Tony Kemp raised a right fist to the air. Los Angeles opened the season in Oakland for a fourth straight year. TWO DECADES At age 40, Albert Pujols earned Albert Pujols 20th consecutive opening day start in as many years the fifth player to start the opener in 20 straight years. The others : Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Murray and Frank Robinson. Pete Rose went 0 for 3 with a walk. Pretty spectacular, isnt it ? New Angels manager Joe Maddon said. That puts it all in perspective how great New Angels manager Joe Maddon is, what New Angels manager Joe Maddon career has looked like, just to get 20 opportunities, right, youve got to be good. Weve had a lot of great conversations lately, he and I. Very happy for him and his family. I know its important to him. Hes definitely ready to rock and roll. TRAINERS ROOM Angels : New 3B Anthony Rendon missed the opener with an oblique injury. Hes been progressing, Im encouraged, New Angels manager Joe Maddon said. Athletics : LHP A.J. Puk, on the injured list with a strained shoulder, played catch. General manager David Forst said Puk would go to the clubs alternate site in San Jose when the club hits the road. Puk had cortisone and platelet rich plasma injections Monday. Its going to be at least a couple weeks of just playing catch, manager Bob Melvin said. Were a ways off before we have an update on him. WHAT A FEAT David Rinetti, As vice president of stadium operations, marked David Rinetti 40th opening day with the organization after working David Rinetti first in 1981 as a high school junior. David Rinetti received a 113-page document to get the ballpark ready in two weeks. Its pretty incredible. It was a lot of work.

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