(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:36:05

Fan"fare` (?), n. [F. Cf. Fanfaron.]

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.

 

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