the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > formal expression of praise > [noun] > one who composes or utters > composer or reciter of praise poem (3)
In traditional African society: a composer and reciter of praise poems, a praise poet or public orator. In modern use also: such an orator who…
= praise poet n. at praise, n. compounds 2. Cf. imbongi, n.