noun
- English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605.
- synonyms: Davys, John Davys, John Davis
- United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964.
- synonyms: Stuart Davis
- United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991.
- synonyms: Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr.
- American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889.
- synonyms: Jefferson Davis
- United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945.
- synonyms: Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis
- United States film actress (1908-1989. ).
- synonyms: Bette Davis
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