Squaller - 3 dictionary results
squall
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[skwawl] 
,–verb (used without object)
| 1. | to cry or scream loudly and violently: The hungry baby began to squall. |
–verb (used with object)
| 2. | to utter in a screaming tone. |
–noun
| 3. | the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door. |
Origin:
1625–35; perh. < ON skvala shriek, cry; cf. Sw, Norw skvala splash, stream
1625–35; perh. < ON skvala shriek, cry; cf. Sw, Norw skvala splash, stream
Related forms:
squaller, noun
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| squall 1 (skwôl) n. A loud, harsh cry. intr.v. squalled, squall·ing, squalls To scream or cry loudly and harshly. [Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skvala, to squeal.] squall'er n. |
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Squaller
Squall"er\, n. One who squalls; a screamer.
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