Cry.
Bawl
BAWL
bɔːl
Verb
Example Sentences
"Bairn's bawlin'."
"Stop bawlin'!"
Etymology & History
Yorkshire word meaning to cry loudly. From Old Norse baula.
Word Details
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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
1600s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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