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bawl

1. bawl \'bo.l\ vb [ME baulen, prob. of Scand origin; akin to Icel baula to 
   low] 1: to cry out loudly and unrestrainedly : YELL  2: to cry loudly or 
   lustily : WAIL  1: to cry out at the top of one's voice  2: to reprimand 
   loudly or severely  - bawl.er n
2. bawl n : a loud prolonged cry : OUTCRY