Clangored

/ˈklæŋɡərd/ adjective

Definition

Made or accompanied by clangor; rang out loudly and resonantly (past tense); or characterized by clangor (adjective).

Etymology

From the noun 'clangor' used as a verb, plus past tense suffix -ed; or used as an adjective meaning 'characterized by clangor.'

Kelly Says

Historical descriptions of medieval tournaments describe the 'clangored' clash of knights' armor meeting in the lists—the word itself echoes what it describes.

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