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A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
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Any sound or information intended to give notice of
approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of
danger. |
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A sudden attack; disturbance; broil. |
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Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension
of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being
attacked by surprise. |
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A mechanical contrivance for awaking persons from sleep, or
rousing their attention; an alarum. |
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To call to arms for defense; to give notice to (any one)
of approaching danger; to rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the
alert. |
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To keep in excitement; to disturb. |
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To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with
anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear. |