war-horn

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See also: warhorn and war horn

English

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Etymology

From war +‎ horn.

Noun

war-horn (plural war-horns)

  1. (chiefly historical) 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.

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