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davitOne entry found. Main Entry: da·vit Pronunciation: \ˈdā-vət, ˈda-\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English daviot, from Anglo-French, from Middle French daviet joiner's cramp, diminutive of david cramp, probably from the name David Date: 15th century : a crane that projects over the side of a ship or a hatchway and is used especially for boats, anchors, or cargo
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