Scold (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Scolded; p. pr. & vb. n.Scolding.] [Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan, Dan. skielde.] To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; — often with at; as, to scold at a servant.
Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever
I was forced to scold. Shak.