Loud, harsh, continuous sounds; to make a loud, harsh noise.
From Middle English, possibly related to Old Norse 'blarr' or onomatopoeia. The word developed to describe loud trumpet or horn sounds specifically.
A 'blare' often comes from trumpets, sirens, or horns—instruments designed to make attention-grabbing noise. The word's evolution reflects how humans created louder and louder ways to communicate as technology advanced.
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