REVEILLE


Meaning of REVEILLE in English

[ rɪ'vali ]

■ noun a military waking signal sounded especially on a bugle or drum.

Origin

C17: from Fr. réveillez! 'wake up!', imperative plural of réveiller , based on L. vigilare 'keep watch'.

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