squall
English
/ˈskwɔːl/
noun
Definitions
- (meteorology) A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.
- (often) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.
- A loud cry or wail.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English *squalen derived from Old Norse skvala (cry out).
Origin
Old Norse
skvala
Gloss
cry out
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- rain English
- rainsquall English
- snow English
- snowsquall English
- squaller English
- squalliness English
- squallish English
- squally English
- thunder English
- thundersquall English
- шквал Russian
- スコール Japanese
- *squalen Middle English
- skvala Old Norse