Lauder (redirected from Lauder, Sir Harry)

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.

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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.

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[Middle English lauden, from Old French lauder, from Latin laudre, from laus, laud-, praise.]

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lauder n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Lauder - Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950) Harry Lauder, Sir Harry MacLennan Lauder
	2.	lauder - someone who communicates high praise extoller, laudator communicator - a person who communicates with others applauder, clapper - someone who applauds