Blare

/blɛr/ verb

To make a loud, harsh sound, especially of horns, sirens, or music. Can also mean to proclaim loudly and harshly.

From Middle English blaren, possibly imitative of loud sound. Related to Middle Low German blāren meaning 'to bleat or cry.' The word evolved from animal sounds to describe any loud, unpleasant noise.

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