1. Plural of larum; loud ringing sounds or alarms, especially those made by bells.
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in historical or dramatic contexts
2. Plural of larum; devices or mechanisms that produce loud warning sounds.
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The larums of the church bells rang out across the town at dawn.
• The fire larums sounded throughout the building, alerting everyone to evacuate.
• In Shakespeare's time, larums were used to signal danger or important announcements.
• The larums clanged loudly, creating a cacophony that echoed through the streets.
• Medieval soldiers responded quickly to the larums that announced the enemy's approach.