English Dictionary: Eclat | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Eclat \E*clat"\, n. [F. [82]clat a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. [82]clater to splinter, burst, explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan to slit, split, fr. sl[c6]zan, G. schleissen; akin to E. slit.] 1. Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown. [bd]The eclat of Homer's battles.[b8] --Pope. 2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause. --Prescott. |