Definition of ALARUM

alarum

Meanings

Plural: alarums

Noun

  • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
  • A danger signal or warning.
  • A call to arms.

Verb

  • To sound alarums, to sound an alarm.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English alarom, from Old Italian all'arme (“to arms, to the weapons”), from Latin arma, armorum (“weapons”).

Synonyms

alarm, alert, warning signal

Scrabble Score: 8

alarum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
alarum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alarum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

alarum is a valid Words With Friends word