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squall

1. squall \'skwo.l\ vb [of Scand origin; akin to ON skval useless chatter] 
   : to cry out raucously : SCREAM  - squall.er n
2. squall n : a raucous cry 
3. squall n [prob. of Scand origin; akin to Sw skval rushing water] 1: a 
   sudden violent wind often with rain or snow  2: a short-lived commotion 
4. squall vi : to blow a squall