Definition of Skreigh

1. Verb. Utter a harsh abrupt scream.

Exact synonyms: Screak, Screech, Skreak, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Derivative terms: Screech, Screecher, Squawk, Squawker

Definition of Skreigh

1. to screech [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: screech

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skreigh

skototropisms
skout
skouts
skowitz
skran
skrans
skreak
skreegh
skreeghed
skreeghing
skreeghs
skreen
skreened
skreening
skreens
skreigh (current term)
skreighed
skreighing
skreighs
skriech
skrieched
skriechs
skried
skriegh
skrieghed
skrieghs
skries
skrik
skrike
skriked

Literary usage of Skreigh

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Bards of Angus and the Mearns: An Anthology of the Counties by Alan Reid (1897)
"But I'm foremost aye from my bed to creep, And I'm up at the skreigh o' day. I'm an auld, auld carle, and I downa sleep A' nicht, for I sleep when I may, ..."

2. A Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language ...: Supplement by John Jamieson (1825)
"skreigh, 3. 1. A shrill cry, a shriek, S. 2. An urgent and irresistible call. ... skreigh, s. A cant term for usquebaugh, Loth. Wi' guid plain fare we'll ..."

3. Guy Mannering, Or, The Astrologer. by Walter Scott (1815)
"Good wife," said skreigh, gathering up Ins mouth, and sipping his tiff of brandy ... Hout fie, Mr skreigh, I'se warrant I hae heard ye sing a blithe sang on ..."

4. Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish Language: In which the Words are by John Jamieson, John Johnstone (1867)
"Radically the same with Streich, skreigh. ... skreigh, ». 1. A shrill cry ; a shriek, S. 2. An urgent and irresistible call. RobRoy. ..."

5. A Dictionary of Lowland Scotch: With an Introductory Chapter Onthe Poetry by Charles Mackay (1888)
"In the glossary appended by Sir Walter Scott to Jamieson's ballad written in imitation of the antique, th-ac is glossed as a skeleton. skreigh ..."

6. Guy Mannering: Or the Astrologer by Walter Scott (1878)
""Hout fie, Mr. skreigh; Fse warrant I hae heard you sing a blythe sang on Saturday at e'en before now.—But as for the chaise, Deacon, it hasna been out of ..."

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