Appears in: English Rose
Frequency: 1
Definition:
(noun) ALARM // 1) A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy; 2) Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger; 2) Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger; 3) A sudden attack; disturbance; broil; 4) Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise; 5) A mechanical contrivance for awakening persons from sleep, or rousing their attention; an alarum (MW)