Definition for E-CLAT'

E-CLAT', n. [eclà; French. The word signifies a bursting forth, a crack, and brightness, splendor; eclater, to split, to crack, to break forth, to shine.]

  1. Primarily, a burst of applause; acclamation. Hence, applause; approbation; renown.
  2. Splendor; show; pomp. Pope.

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