1. (v. i.) To quarrel noisily and outrageously.

2. (v. i.) To complain loudly; to scold.

3. (v. i.) To make a loud confused noise, as the water of a rapid stream running over stones.

4. (n.) A noisy quarrel; loud, angry contention; a wrangle; a tumult; as, a drunken brawl.

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