banner-cry
Definition
Noun: - Battle cry: "banner-cry" refers to a shout or yell made by soldiers as they charge into battle, especially one associated with a specific military banner or standard. It is a rallying call used to inspire troops and intimidate the enemy.
Usage Examples
- (A loud battle shout made during a charge.)
- (A rallying call linked to a specific military standard.)
Advanced Usage
"to raise the banner-cry": to initiate a battle cry or call to arms.
- The general raised the banner-cry, and the army surged forward. (He gave the signal to attack with a loud shout.)
"a banner-cry of defiance": a shout expressing resistance or refusal to surrender.
- The defenders answered the siege with a banner-cry of defiance. (They shouted to show they would not give up.)
Variants and Related Words
Banner (n): a long strip of cloth bearing a design or slogan, often used as a military standard.
- The king’s banner flew high above the battlefield. (The royal flag was displayed.)
Cry (n): a loud shout or exclamation.
- A cry of alarm went through the camp. (A loud shout of warning.)
Synonyms
- War cry: a shout used in battle to rally troops.
- Battle shout: a loud yell made during combat.
- Rallying cry: a phrase or sound used to inspire unity or action.
Related Idioms
- Cry havoc: to give a signal for general destruction or attack (from Shakespeare’s ).
- The commander cried havoc, and the troops charged. (He ordered an all-out assault.)
- Raise the standard: to initiate a rebellion or call to arms.
- The rebels raised the standard of revolt. (They began an uprising.)