Definitions

1. noun

A loud noise, especially one that signals the approach of an enemy or an alarm.

“The villagers heard the alarum of the distant drums, signaling an impending attack.”

2. verb

To raise an alarm or to give a loud warning.

“The lookout alarumed the ship’s crew when he spotted the incoming storm.”

3. verb

To make a loud noise, especially one that signals the approach of an enemy or an alarm.

“The enemy alarumed the entire city with their loud cannons.”