Lauds
/lɔːdz/noun
Lauds means praises, or refers to a traditional Christian morning prayer service.
Did you know?In the medieval Divine Office, Lauds was traditionally sung at dawn, when darkness gave way to light and prayer was believed to sanctify the day ahead.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂lew-
“To praise or acclaim; a reconstructed root associated with words of praise and renown”
Ancient Latin
Latin
laus, laudis
“Praise, glory, commendation”
Classical Latin
Latin
laudare
“To praise or applaud”
Late Latin
Latin
laudes
“Praises; also the name of a Christian office of morning praises”
Old French
Old French
laudes
“Morning prayers or praises in the Christian liturgy”
Middle English
English
laudes
“The canonical morning service, especially in monastic worship”
Modern English
English
lauds
“Praises, or the liturgical office traditionally held at dawn”