Other references to old Hollywood in Singin' in the Rain include Cyd Charisse's hair style, which resembles Louise Brooks' famous bob, and Charisse's gangster boyfriend, who flips a coin like George Raft did in Scarface, Shame of a Nation (1932).
The name Dave is of English origin, and it means Diminutive form of David .
D. 1  daven (as a verb): pray (referring to any of the three Jewish daily prayers). 2  dreck or drek (Yid., ××¨×¢×§ from German Dreck, manure, dirt ): Material of low worth or lacking in quality; used especially of merchandise. Akin to dregs, remains..