Meaning
A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English pele, peil, probably an apheretic variant of Middle English apel, appel, from Old French apel (“an appeal; pealing of bells”). Compare appeal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: