peal 
(pēl)
(pēl)n.
1. A ringing of a set of bells, especially a change or set of changes rung on bells.
2. A set of bells tuned to each other; a chime.
3. A loud burst of noise: peals of laughter.
v. pealed, peal·ing, peals
v.intr.
To sound in a peal; ring.
v.tr.
To cause to peal.
[Middle English pele, a bell peal, especially as a summons to church, short for apel, appeal; see APPEAL.]