I. ˈlȯd noun
Etymology: Middle English laudes (plural), from Medieval Latin, from Latin, plural of laud-, laus praise
Date: 14th century
1. plural but singular or plural in construction , often capitalized : an office of solemn praise to God forming with matins the first of the canonical hours
2. : praise , acclaim
II. transitive verb
Etymology: Latin laudare, from laud-, laus
Date: 14th century
: praise , extol