Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LAUD, n. [L. laus, laudis; W. clod; Ir. cloth; allied to Gr. κλειω, κλεος. This is from the same root as Eng. loud, G. laut, and the primary sense is to strain, to utter sound, to cry out. See Loud.]

1. Praise; commendation; an extolling in words; honorable mention. [Little used.] – Pope.
2. That part of divine worship which consists in praise. – Bacon.
3. Music or singing in honor of any one.