LAUD, noun [Latin laus, laudis; Gr. ; Eng. loud. See Loud.] 1. Praise; commendation; an extolling in words; honorable mention. [Little used.] 2. That part of divine worship which consists in praise. 3. Music or singing in honor of any one. LAUD, verb transitive [Latin laudo.] To praise in words alone, or with words and singing; to celebrate.
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