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a·la·rums and excursions

(

-lär

mz, -l

-) KEY

pl.n.

Loud, frantic, or excited activity; clamor.
The sounds of war or warlike activity. Used as a stage direction for moving of soldiers across stage, as in Shakespeare's plays.

ETYMOLOGY:
Early Modern English, sudden attacks and sallies

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