Scold \Scold\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scolded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Scolding.]
[Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan,
Dan. skielde.]
To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter
harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely;
-- often with at; as, to scold at a servant.
Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever I was
forced to scold. --Shak.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Scold \Scold\, n.
1. One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a
rude, clamorous woman; a shrew.
She is an irksome, brawling scold. --Shak.
2. A scolding; a brawl.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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