lauds
lauds Lexical Profile
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• noun
A service of morning prayer in the Western Christian church, traditionally celebrated at dawn as the first of the daytime canonical hours (often capitalized).
"The monks gathered in the candlelit choir stalls before sunrise to chant Lauds."
Expressions of high praise, commendation, or acclaim (the plural of 'laud').
"The retiring conductor received heartfelt lauds from musicians and critics around the world."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the Christian canonical hour of morning prayer, 'lauds' (often capitalized as 'Lauds') is plural in form but typically takes a singular verb.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'laudes', from Late Latin 'laudes' (plural of 'laus', meaning 'praise'), so called because this liturgical service traditionally concludes with Psalms 148–150, known as the 'laudate' psalms.