English Explanatory Dictionary

war-horn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blowing horn blown (especially by Vikings and other Germanic peoples) to warn others of an impending battle, and call them to it, or to signal its commencement.

Word forms

war-horn war-horns warhorn war horn

Etymology

From war + horn.

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