plaudit

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an expression of praise or approval

   The performance earned plaudits from the critics.

Simplified etymology

Plaudit entered English in the early 17th century from Latin plaudite, meaning “applaud!” Roman actors used this command to ask for applause at the end of a play. Plaudite comes from plaudere, “to clap” or “applaud.”

Back-formation from plaudite, the Latin imperative plaudite ('applaud!') called out by Roman actors at a play's end, from plaudere ('to clap, applaud').

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