Obs. [f. LAUREL sb.1] Crowned or wreathed with laurel; hence, renowned.
1579–80. North, Plutarch (1595), 131. Lycomedes … hauing taken very rich furniture and flags, did afterwards consecrate them to Apollo laurell. [Sic; but perh. mispr. for laurel-bearer; Amyot surnommé Portant laurier.]
1606. Shaks., Ant. & Cl., I. iii. 100. Vpon your Sword Sit Laurell victory.
