scoldv. i.[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.()Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever
I was forced to scold. (Shak.)v. t. To chide with rudeness and clamor; to rate; also, to rebuke or reprove with severity.()n.1. One who scolds, or makes a practice of scolding; esp., a rude, clamorous woman; a shrew.()She is an irksome, brawling scold. (Shak.)2. A scolding; a brawl.()