Ap-plause', n.

n. [Lat. applaudere, p. p. applausus; plausus, applause. See APPLAUD.] The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, beating with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; commendation. The brave man seeks not popular applause. Dryden. Syn.—Acclaim; acclammation; plaudit; commendation.