Shout (shout), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting.] [OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. skUta, skUti, 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.
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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.
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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.
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Shout (?), v. i.
To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
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Shout, v. t.
To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
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Shout, n.
A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
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