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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.
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Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever
I was forced to scold. --Shak.
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Scolding \Scold"ing\,
a. & n. from {Scold}, v.
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{Scolding bridle}, an iron frame. See {Brank}, n., 2.
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