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scowler

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scowl  (skoul)
v. scowled, scowl·ing, scowls
v.intr.
To wrinkle or contract the brow as an expression of anger or disapproval. See Synonyms at frown.
v.tr.
To express with a frowning facial expression.
n.
A look of anger or frowning disapproval.

[Middle English scoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin.]

scowler n.
scowling·ly adv.

scowler [ˈskaʊlə]
n
1. a person who scowls
2. Northern English dialect a hooligan


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