LOUCHETTES
Lou*chettes", n. pl. Etym: [F.]
Defn: Goggles intended to rectify strabismus by permitting vision only directly in front. Knight.
LOUD Loud, a. [Compar. Louder; superl. Loudest.] Etym: [OE. loud, lud, AS. hl; akin to OS. hl, D. luid, OHG. l, G. laut, L. -clutus, in inclutus, inclitus, celebrated, renowned, cluere to be called, Gr. . 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. They were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. Luke xxiii. 23.
2. Clamorous; boisterous. She is loud and stubborn. Prov. vii. 11.
3. Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort. [Colloq.]
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.
LOUD
Loud, adv. Etym: [AS. hlude.]
Defn: With loudness; loudly.
To speak loud in public assemblies. Addison.