Clarioning

/ˈklæriənɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of announcing or proclaiming loudly and clearly, as if using a clarion trumpet; sounding clear and bright.

Etymology

From 'clarion' (noun or verb) + gerund '-ing,' creating a present participle. 'Clarion' comes from Old French 'clarion,' a shrill trumpet, from Latin 'clarus' (clear).

Kelly Says

The word 'clarioning' captures something poetic about how important messages were spread—a herald would stand in the town square and literally clarion the news so everyone would hear it.

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