Gnarl (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Gnarled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Gnarling.] [From older gnar, prob. of imitative origin; cf. G. knarren, knurren. D. knorren, Sw. knorra, Dan. knurre.] To growl; to snarl.
And wolves are gnarling who shall gnaw thee first. Shak.