Obs. rare–1. [irreg. f. APPLAUD; see plaudity.] Applause.
1623. Cockeram, Eng. Dict., II. Clapping of hands for ioy, Applause, Applaudity.
1627. R. Bernard, Isle of Man, 196. They … make them preach at home very idly … though abroad, either for their hire, or applaudity more diligently.
