v. Obs. Also 6 colaude, 6–7 collaude. [ad. L. collaudā-re to praise altogether, extol highly, f. col- intensive, altogether + laudāre to praise.] 1. To praise highly, extol.
1512. Helyas, in Thoms, Prose Rom., III. 91. To collaude in magnificence the said noble adventure.
1592. R. Johnson, Nine Worthies, E iij b. They beganne … to colaude the endeuours of one anothers actions.
1609. Bible (Douay), Ecclus. li. 15. I wil praise thy name continually, and wil collaude it in confession.
1670. Conclave wherein Clement VIII. was elected Pope, 17. All the rest of the Excludents did imbrace him, and collaud him for so brave an action.
2. To praise along with others.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Collaud, to praise with others.
