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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Laud(e, Lawd, v. [ME. (1377), L. laudāre.] tr. To praise, celebrate. —1531 Bell. Boece I. 162.
Quhill the pepill war gevin to laude and magnifie thair prince [etc.] a1568 Bann. MS. 23 a/23.
[The Holy Ghost] Quhome we sall thank and lawd but dowt