squall


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
squall /skwɔːl/
noun
  • 1 a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.
  • 2 a loud cry.
verb (of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously.
– derivatives
squally adjective (squallier, squalliest).
– origin C17: prob. an alt. of squeal, influenced by bawl.
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