war horn

A form of war-horn — 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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Meanings

nounwar horn (plural war horns)

plural war horns

  1. alternativeAlternative form of war-horn.
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