SHOUT

v. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

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.

2.
v.

To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.

3.
v.

To treat with shouts or clamor. Bp. Hall.

4.
n.

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.


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