- lauds
- lauds mid-14c., from Old French; morning Church service in which psalms of praise to God (Psalms 148-150) are sung (see LAUD (Cf. laud)).
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Lauds — See Horarium … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Lauds — One of the seven Canonical Hours (which see) … American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
lauds — prayer service held at dawn following matins Ecclesiastical Terms … Phrontistery dictionary
lauds — lÉ”Ëd n. praise, commendation (rare); hymn of praise, song of praise v. praise, commend … English contemporary dictionary
LAUDS — laudes … Abbreviations in Latin Inscriptions
lauds — [lɔ:dz] noun a service of morning prayer in the Divine Office of the Western Christian Church, traditionally said or chanted at daybreak. Origin ME: from the frequent use, in Psalms 148–150, of the L. imperative laudate! praise ye! … English new terms dictionary
