beme

Definitions

A mediaeval trumpet, usually used in hunting or warfare.

historical

Equivalents

Examples

“Heart of lion! sound⟳ the beme! Sound⟳ it into inner lands; […]”

“One of the long, curved horns was known as a beme and shows up as the instrument of choice blown by angels announcing the Biblical Day of Judgment.”

“And when the host⟳ on both parties saw⟳ that sword drawn, then they blew bemes, trumpets, and horns, and shouted grimly, and so both hosts dressed them together.”

“[…] be inserted directly into each other to make⟳ the long, straight beme or trompe.”

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