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FLOURISH OF TRUMPETS

\flˈʌɹɪʃ ɒv tɹˈʌmpɪts], \flˈʌɹɪʃ ɒv tɹˈʌmpɪts], \f_l_ˈʌ_ɹ_ɪ_ʃ ɒ_v t_ɹ_ˈʌ_m_p_ɪ_t_s]\

Definitions of FLOURISH OF TRUMPETS

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A trumpet-call, fan-fare, or prelude for one or more instruments performed on the approach of any person of distinction; hence, any ostentatious preliminary sayings or doings.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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