What does tocsin mean?
Definitions for tocsin
ˈtɒk sɪntoc·sin
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Princeton's WordNet
tocsin, alarm bellnoun
the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
tocsin, warning bellnoun
a bell used to sound an alarm
Wiktionary
tocsinnoun
An alarm or other signal sounded by a bell or bells, especially with reference to France.
tocsinnoun
A bell used to sound an alarm.
Etymology: From toquesain (modern tocsin), from tocasenh, from tocar ‘strike, touch’ + senh ‘bell’.
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tocsin
A tocsin is an alarm or signal, typically one sounded on a bell or similar instrument, indicating danger, disaster, or another imminent negative event. It is often associated with a warning or alert being raised to gather attention or to prepare for action. The term originates from the Old French verb "tocsier" which means to ring a bell.
Webster Dictionary
Tocsinnoun
an alarm bell, or the ringing of a bell for the purpose of alarm
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Tocsin
tok′sin, n. an alarm-bell, or the ringing of it. [O. Fr. toquesin (Fr. tocsin)—toquer, to strike; O. Fr. sing (Fr. signe), a sign.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
tocsin
An alarm-drum; a bell. It was formerly used in an army as a signal for charging, on the approach of an enemy.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tocsin in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tocsin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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