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FANFARED
Verb
fanfared
simple past tense and past participle of fanfare
Adjective
fanfared (not comparable)
(music) Characterized by fanfares.
Celebrated; greeted or publicized with enthusiasm or ceremony.
Source: Wiktionary
FANFARE
Fan"fare`, n. Etym: [F. Cf. Fanfaron.]
Definition: A flourish of trumpets, as in coming into the lists, etc.; also, a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase. The fanfare announcing the arrival of the various Christian princes. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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