Obs. [f. prec. vb.] Applauding; applause, plaudit.

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1598.  Florio, Applauso, applaude, applause.

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1607.  Rowlands, Famous Hist., 3. To which all men yield a general applaud.

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1636.  T. Sanford, in Ann. Dubrensia (1877), 50. Why strive I to amplifie your pride With these Applauds?

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