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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scoul,), Scowle, Skowl, v. [ME and e.m.E. skoul(en (Manning), prob. of Scand. origin. Cf. Dan. skule to cast down one's eyes, give a sidelong look.] intr. To look angry or sullen; to scowl. — c1500 Crying of Play 35.
The skyis ranyd quhen he wald scowle [Interl. Droich ȝowll] 1639 Fugitive Poetry II xiv 2/29.
The infernall hounds both lik't and youl'd And Beelzebub both grined and skowled
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