PEAL, noun [from Latin pello, whence appello, to appeal. The sense is to drive; a peal is a driving of sound. This word seems to belong to the family of Latin balo, and Eng. to bawl, jubilee, bell, etc.] A loud sound, usually a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts of a multitude, etc. PEAL, verb intransitive To utter loud and solemn sounds; as the pealing organ. PEAL, verb transitive To assail with noise. Nor was his ear less pealed. 1. To cause to ring or sound; to celebrate. The warrior's name Though pealed and chimed on all the tongues of fame. 2. To stir or agitate. [Not used.]
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