Any sound, outcry or information intended to give notice of approaching danger as, to sound an alarm.

Asummon to arms.

Sudden surprise with fear or terror; as, the fire or the enemy excited an alarm.

Terror; a sensation excited by an apprehension of danger, from whatever cause; as, we felt an alarm at the cry of fire.

In fencing, an appeal or challenge.

To give notice of danger; to rouse to vigilance, and exertions for safety.

To call to arms for defense.

To surprise with apprehension of danger; to disturb with terror; to fill with anxiety by the prospect of evil.