the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who lauds.
n. An arbitrator.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who lauds; a lauder.
n. In old law, an arbitrator; an appraiser.
n. In old law: A witness to the good character of an accused person.
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n. someone who communicates high praise
Word Usage
"And this frank admission ought to show that I am not your mere twaddling laudator temporis acti — your old fogy who can see no good except in his own time."