plaudit \PLAW-dit\, noun:
1. A round or demonstration of applause.
2. Enthusiastic approval; an expression of praise.
This word came to mind as people applauded at my local coffee shop while watching last night's debate.
Plaudit is from Latin plaudite, "applaud" (said by players at the end of a performance), from plaudere, "to applaud."
from dictionary.reference.com
10.16.2008
Thursday word of the day : Plaudit
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2 comments:
This is fantastic...can I give you a plaudit for introducing me to "plaudit"?
awww thanks julia! so glad to introduce you ;)
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