What is "alarums"

Usage examples of "alarums".

It staggered toward the door, trailing a smear of slime, beginning to feel the first alarums from its brain, demanding oxygen.

The effort sucked oxygen from its blood, and by the time it reached the first crossbeam the alarums in its brain were urgent.

This faithful sentinel, on guard even while Duke slept, signalled that alarums and excursions by parties unknown were taking place, and suggested that attention might well be paid.

Their arrivals and departures caused periodic alarums in the neighborhood and sometimes drew crowds on the sidewalk.