Category:Shout

Shout, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting.] Etym: [oe. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. sk, Sk, a taunt.]

Defn: 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.

Shout 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.

Shout Shout, n.

Defn: 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.