SQUALL

I. verb Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skval useless chatter Date: circa 1631 intransitive verb to cry out raucously ; scream , transitive verb to utter in a strident voice, ~er noun II. noun Date: 1709 a raucous cry, III. noun Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish skval rushing water Date: 1699 a sudden violent wind often with rain or snow, a short-lived commotion, IV. intransitive verb Date: circa 1890 to blow a ~