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Shout \Shout\ (shout), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting.]

[OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. sk[=u]ta, sk[=u]ti, a taunt.]

To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

Shouting of the men and women eke. --Chaucer.

They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for? --Shak.

To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Shout \Shout\, v. t.

1. To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.

2. To treat with shouts or clamor. --Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Shout \Shout\, n. A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage.

The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a great shout in derision. --Knolles.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Shout \Shout\, n. A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Shout \Shout\, v. i. To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Shout \Shout\, v. t. To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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