Shout, n. A gratuitous
entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang,
Australia & U. S.]
Shout (shout), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Shouting.] [OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin
to shoot; cf. Icel. skūta, skūti, a
taunt.] To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or
exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers,
etc.
Shouting of the men and women eke.
Chaucer.
They shouted thrice: what was the last cry
for?
Shak.
To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or
revile with shouts.
Shout, v. t. 1. To
utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to
shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
2. To treat with shouts or clamor.
Bp. Hall.
Shout (?), v. i. To entertain with
refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang,
Australia & U. S.]
Shout, n. A loud burst of voice or
voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes
expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage.
The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a
great shout in derision.
Knolles.Shout, v. t. To treat (one) to
something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang,
Australia & U. S.]