Laud (?), n. [L. laus, laudis. See Laud, v. i.]
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1. High commendation; praise; honor; exaltation; glory. “Laud be to God.” Shak.
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So do well and thou shalt have laud of the same. Tyndals.
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2. A part of divine worship, consisting chiefly of praise; -- usually in the pl.
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&hand_; In the Roman Catholic Church, the prayers used at daybreak, between those of matins and prime, are called lauds.
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3. Music or singing in honor of any one.
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