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Lauder

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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 laudre, from laus, laud-, praise.]

lauder n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.LauderLauder - Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950)
2.lauder - someone who communicates high praise
communicator - a person who communicates with others
applauder, clapper - someone who applauds


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