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Doorbell
Meaning
Noun
●
In Architectural elements:
A
device
on or
adjacent
to an
outer
door
for
announcing
one's
presence
. It can be
mechanical
,
directly
sounding
a
bell
, or a
button
that
electrically
sounds
a
chime
or
buzzer
inside the building.
●
A
button
that
activates
an
electric
doorbell.
Verb
●
To
ring
many
doorbells
in an
effort
to
contact
people and thereby
spread
information or solicit.
●
To
ring
many
doorbells
of (target people or an area) in an
effort
to
contact
people and thereby
spread
information or solicit.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
doorbell
English
bell
English
bellan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
belle
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
door
English
dore
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
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