SHRILL

I. verb see: skirl Date: 13th century transitive verb scream , intransitive verb to utter or emit an acute piercing sound, II. adjective Date: 14th century 1. having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound ; piercing , accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries , having a sharp or vivid effect on the senses , strident , intemperate , ~ adverb ~ness noun ~y adverb III. noun Date: 1589 a ~ sound