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OP I just used the clapping smiley in an IM, and that made me wonder something: how did the act of clapping hands come to be called applauding? "CLAP", I can see, because it sounds like that. But why 'applaud'? (FTR--I know the word 'laud', but lauding can be oral or written. How'd the 'app-' get onto the beginning, for clapping?)
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Applause, applause Jackie 01/17/03 01:33 AM Re: Applause, applause modestgoddess 01/17/03 04:58 AM Re: Applause, applause wsieber 01/17/03 08:16 AM
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