vociferation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vociferation
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin vōciferātiōn- (stem of vōciferātiō ), equivalent to vōciferāt ( us ) ( see vociferate) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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They have long shown a most observable preference for those meetings, by whomsoever conducted, where there is most noise and vociferation, most to strike on the senses, and least to afford instruction.
From Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country by William Swan Plumer
There is much vociferation also going on beneath the window respecting certain wheelbarrows which are in rivalry for our baggage: we appease their rivalry with our best patience, and follow them down the narrow street.
From The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) by John Ruskin
Captain Stuart's calm, full voice struck the vibrating air at least an octave lower than the keen, high vociferation of the Cherokee.
From The Story of Old Fort Loudon by Mary Noailles Murfree
Three sons whom churlishness bears to impatience: trembling, niggardliness, vociferation.
From The Triads of Ireland by Kuno Meyer
Standing at the open door, he supported Arnold’s cause with singular warmth and vociferation.
From The Woodlands Orchids by Frederick Boyle
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