v. t. To exceed in scolding. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Scolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Scolding. ] [ Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan, Dan. skielde. ] To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant. [ 1913 Webster ]

Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever
I was forced to scold. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To chide with rudeness and clamor; to rate; also, to rebuke or reprove with severity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew. [ 1913 Webster ]

She is an irksome, brawling scold. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A scolding; a brawl. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who scolds. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) (a) The oyster catcher; -- so called from its shrill cries. (b) The old squaw. [ Local U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. & n. from Scold, v. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scolding bridle, an iron frame. See Brank, n., 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a scolding manner. [ 1913 Webster ]