Clarions

/ˈklæriənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clarion; medieval shrill trumpets, or clear, ringing, unmistakable sounds or announcements.

Etymology

Plural of 'clarion,' from Old French 'clarion,' ultimately from Latin 'clarus' (clear, bright). The term evokes the bright, piercing sound of medieval war trumpets.

Kelly Says

Medieval knights would recognize the different 'clarions' of different armies by sound alone—each kingdom's herald had a distinctive trumpet call that was unmistakable across a noisy battlefield.

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