Bawl

Bawl

BAWL bɔːl
Verb

Cry.

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
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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