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De - Pt| English Dictionary: Scolding | by the DICT Development Group |
| 3 results for Scolding | |
| From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Scolding \Scold"ing\, a. & n. from {Scold}, v. {Scolding bridle}, an iron frame. See {Brank}, n., 2. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Scold \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. | |
