vivatint.n.
/ˈvʌɪvat/, /ˈviːvat/, U.S. /ˈviˌvæt/, /ˈvaɪˌvæt/ A. int.
A word of acclamation wishing a person (long) life and prosperity, or expressing applause or approval.The Latin phrases vivat regina, vivat rex have had some currency in English books.
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > courtesy > courteous act or expression > courteous expressions [interjection] > expression of good wishes
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > applause > [interjection] > specific shout of applause
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huzza1682
hey for1689
ancora1712
hurrah1716
bravo1761
hip1811
viva1842
rah1871
olé1914
brava1943
kaiso1947
yay1963
1663 A. Cowley Cutter of Coleman-St. ii. viii. 26 Joll... Here's a Health to the Royal Travailer... Wor. Come on Boys, Vivat; have at you agen then.
1852 C. Barter Dorp & Veld xiii. 103 Dingaan..was succeeded by Panda, the present king [of the Zulus], of whom we have every reason to say ‘vivat’.
B. n.
An utterance of this word by way of acclamation or applause.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > applause > [noun] > shouted applause > specific
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hurrah1686
brava1803
vivat1821
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evviva1887
1821 W. Scott Kenilworth III. vii. 117 These donations were accepted with the usual clamour and vivats of applause common on such occasions.
1823 W. Scott Quentin Durward II. ix. 215 The multitude..greeted Meinheer Pavillon with a loud vivat, as he ushered in his distinguished guest.
1840 W. M. Thackeray Let. 30 July in Paris Sketch Bk. I. 74 The king was received with shouts and loyal vivats.
1895 G. Meredith Amazing Marriage II. xxxiv. 120 Followed by the vivats of the whole Principality.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1920; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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