Meaning
A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English alarme, alarom, borrowed from Middle French alarme, itself from Old Italian all'arme! (“to arms!, to the weapons!”), ultimately from Latin arma (“arms, weapons”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles: