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Peal

PEAL, n. [from L. pello, whence appello, to appeal. The sense is to drive; a peal is a driving of sound. This word seems to belong to the family of L. balo,and Eng. to bawl,jubilee, bell, etc.]
A loud sound, usually a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts of a multitude,etc.
PEAL, v.i. To utter loud and solemn sounds; as the pealing organ.
PEAL, v.t. To assail with noise.
Nor was his ear less pealed.
1. To cause to ring or sound; to celebrate.
The warrior's name
Though pealed and chimed on all the tongues of fame.
2. To stir or agitate. [Not used.]
peal appears in definitions for these words:
Appeal Bawl Dispel Echo Jubilee Peal Rap Ring Tell Thunder-storm

 

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