laud

Definition

Glorification or praise.

Etymology

From Middle English lauden, from Old French lauder, from Latin laudō, laudāre, from laus (“praise, glory, fame, renown”), from echoic Proto-Indo-European root *leh₁wdʰ- (“song, sound”). Cognate with Old English lēoþ (“song, poem”), German Lied (“song”). Doublet of leed.

Example Sentences

• "So doo vvell and thou ſhalt have laude of the ſame (that is to ſaye of the ruler) […]"
• "Laud be to God"