scold

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From Old Norse skald "poet". English since the 12th century.

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scold (plural scolds)

  1. (obsolete) A person fond of abusive language, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

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scold (third-person singular simple present scolds, present participle scolding, simple past and past participle scolded)

  1. To rebuke.
    • 1813: Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
      A week elapsed before she could see Elizabeth without scolding her —

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