An archaic or dialect word meaning to shout at, cry out toward, or bellow at someone or something.
From Middle English, combining 'be-' (intensive prefix) with 'lout' or 'lowe' (to shout), creating a verb with force and emphasis in the shouting or calling.
The prefix 'be-' in archaic English was super productive—you could 'belout' at someone, 'belabor' a point, or 'besmirch' a reputation, all using the same intensive prefix to amplify the action.
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