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    Loud , a. [Compar. Louder ; superl. Loudest.] [OE. loud, lud, AS. hlūd; akin to OS. hlūd, D. luid, OHG. lūt, G. laut, L. -clutus, in inclutus, inclitus, celebrated, renowned, cluere to be called, Gr. κλυτός heard, loud, famous, κλύειν to hear, Skr. çru. √41.  Cf. Client, Listen, Slave a serf.]
    1. Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.
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      They were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified.
      Luke xxiii. 23.

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    2. Clamorous; boisterous.
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      She is loud and stubborn.
      Prov. vii. 11.

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    3. Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort. [Colloq.]
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    4. Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style of dress; loud colors. [Slang]
      Syn. -- Noisy; boisterous; vociferous; clamorous; obstreperous; turbulent; blustering; vehement.
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    Loud, adv. [AS. hlūde.] With loudness; loudly.
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    To speak loud in public assemblies.
    Addison.

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