Laud, William Syllabification: (Laud, William)Pronunciation: /lôd/Definition of Laud, William (1573–1645), English prelate; archbishop of Canterbury 1633–45. His attempts to restore pre-Reformation practices in England and Scotland contributed to the causes of the English Civil War. He was executed for treason. Laud, William in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Laud, William in the British & World English dictionary
