mewl

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verb (used without object)

to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper.

Origin of mewl

First recorded in 1590–1600; imitative

Related formsmewl·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for mewl

mewl

verb

(intr) (esp of a baby) to cry weakly; whimper (often in the phrase mewl and puke)

noun

such a cry

Derived Formsmewler, noun

Word Origin

C17: imitative

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Word Origin and History for mewl

v.

"to cry feebly," c.1600, imitative. Related: Mewled; mewling.

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