1688, in the meaning defined above
ear-shattering
ear shell
earshot
“Ear shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ear%20shell. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ear shell
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