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Webster 1913 Edition
Eclat
E-clat′
,Noun.
[F.
éclat
a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. éclater
to splinter, burst, explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan
to slit, split, fr. slīzan
, G. schleissen
; akin to E. slit
.] 1.
Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.
“The eclat of Homer’s battles.” Pope.
2.
Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause.
Prescott.
Webster 1828 Edition
Eclat
ECLAT
,Noun.
1.
Primarily, a burst of applause; acclamation. Hence, applause; approbation; renown.2.
Splendor; show; pomp.