Alarums And Excursions Definition
ə-lärəmz, -lăr-
noun
Loud, frantic, or excited activity; clamor.
American Heritage
The sounds of war or warlike activity. Used as a stage direction for moving of soldiers across stage, as in Shakespeare's plays.
American Heritage
All the sounds and activities of preparations for war.
Wiktionary
Origin of Alarums And Excursions
Early Modern English sudden attacks and sallies
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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