| Laud (lôd), William 1573-1645. English prelate who as archbishop of Canterbury (1633-1645) supported Charles I and absolutism in church and state. His attempts to impose High Church doctrine on Protestants in Scotland and England led to his execution for treason by Parliament. |
| laud (lôd) tr.v. laud·ed, laud·ing, lauds To give praise to; glorify. See Synonyms at praise. n. 1. Praise; glorification. 2. A hymn or song of praise. 3. lauds also Lauds (used with a sing. or pl. verb) a. Ecclesiastical The service of prayers following the matins and constituting with them the first of the seven canonical hours. b. The time appointed for this service. [Middle English lauden, from Old French lauder, from Latin laud  re, from laus, laud-, praise.]laud  er n. |
Lauder [ˈlɔːdə]
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(Biographies / Lauder, Sir Harry (1870-1950) M, Scottish, MUSIC: ballad singer, THEATRE: comedian) Sir Harry. real name Hugh MacLennan. 1870-1950, Scottish ballad singer and music-hall comedian
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| Noun | 1. |  Lauder - Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950) |
| 2. | lauder - someone who communicates high praise communicator - a person who communicates with others |
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