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Plaudit — Plau dit, n. [From L. plaudite do ye praise (which was said by players at the end of a performance), 2d pers. pl. imperative of plaudere. Cf. {Plausible}.] A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed. [1913 Webster] Not in the shouts and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plaudit — index mention (tribute) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
plaudit — [plô′dit] n. [< L plaudite, pl. imper. of plaudere, to applaud] [usually pl.] 1. an applauding or round of applause 2. any expression of approval or praise … English World dictionary
Plaudit — Thoroughbred racehorse infobox horsename = Plaudit caption = sire = Himyar grandsire = Alarm dam = Cinderella damsire = Blue Ruin or Tomahawk sex = Stallion foaled = 1895 country = United States flagicon|USA colour = Bay breeder = Dr. J. D. Neet… … Wikipedia
plaudit — noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/ A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed. The roof now rung with bravos, handkerchiefs were waved on every side, “three cheers,” again and again, and plaudit upon plaudit following in such quick succession, begun, ended,… … Wiktionary
plaudit — noun Etymology: Latin plaudite applaud, plural imperative of plaudere to applaud Date: 1606 1. an act or round of applause 2. enthusiastic approval usually used in plural < received the plaudits of the critics > … New Collegiate Dictionary
plaudit — /plaw dit/, n. Usually, plaudits. 1. an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics. 2. a demonstration or round of applause, as for some approved or admired performance. [1615 25; earlier plaudite … Universalium
plaudit — Synonyms and related words: acclaim, acclamation, applause, big hand, burst of applause, cheer, clap, clapping, clapping of hands, eclat, encore, hand, handclap, handclapping, ovation, popularity, round of applause, thunder of applause … Moby Thesaurus
plaudit — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. acclaim, applause, encomium. See approbation. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. applause, approval, acclamation; see praise 2 . III (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun 1. An expression of warm approval: acclaim,… … English dictionary for students
plaudit — plau·dit || plÉ”Ëdɪt n. praise, expression of approval, commendation; applause, clapping of hands … English contemporary dictionary
