Past tense of yell; shouted loudly or cried out with force, typically due to anger, excitement, or to get attention.
From Middle English 'yellen,' derived from Old English 'giellan' meaning 'to yell, shout.' The word is related to Old Norse 'gjalla' and shares Germanic roots with words meaning 'to resound' or 'ring out.'
The word 'yell' originally had a much broader meaning in Old English, encompassing any loud sound including singing or even the ringing of bells. It's fascinating that what we now associate primarily with angry shouting once described the beautiful pealing of church bells across medieval landscapes.
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