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.
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Scold, v. t.
To chide with rudeness and clamor; to rate; also, to rebuke or reprove with severity.
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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.
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