Both Uses of
clamor
in
Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Sir, this gentleman Steps in to Cassio and entreats his pause: Myself the crying fellow did pursue, Lest by his clamour,—as it so fell out,—The town might fall in fright: he, swift of foot, Outran my purpose; and I return'd the rather For that I heard the clink and fall of swords, And Cassio high in oath; which till to-night I ne'er might say before.†
Scene 2.3clamour = loud noise and/or persistent demands
- And, O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamors counterfeit, Farewell!†
Scene 3.3 *
Definition:
loud noise and/or persistent demands -- especially from human voice