Shout , n. A gratuitous entertainment, with
refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia &
U. S.]
Shout , v. t. To treat (one) to
something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Shout (?), v. i. To entertain with refreshments
or the like
gratuitously; to treat.
[Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Shout , 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.
Shout , v. t. 1. To
utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
2. To treat with shouts or clamor. Bp. Hall.
Shout (shout), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p.
pr. & vb. n. Shouting.]
[OE.
shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. skūta, skūti, a taunt.] 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.
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