A loud, long sound or series of sounds, especially of bells ringing; to ring out loudly or sound dramatically.
From Middle English 'pele' or 'appele,' possibly from 'appeal'—the idea of bells 'calling out.' Used especially in English church contexts for centuries.
When church bells 'peal,' each bell rings a different note and they blend into a complex harmony—bell ringers spend years learning to create perfect peals, and some patterns take 20+ minutes to complete!
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