DOORBELL


Meaning of DOORBELL in English

/dawr"bel', dohr"-/ , n.

1. a bell chime, or the like, at a door or connected with a door, rung by persons outside wanting someone inside to open the door.

v.i.

2. to canvass or solicit from door to door, esp. for votes or contributions.

[ 1805-15; DOOR + BELL 1 ]

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