n. [ F. éclat a fragment, splinter, explosion, brilliancy, splendor, fr. éclater to splinter, burst, explode, shine brilliantly, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. sleizan to slit, split, fr. slīzan, G. schleissen; akin to E. slit. ] 1. Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown. “The eclat of Homer's battles.” Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Demonstration of admiration and approbation; applause. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]