v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting. ] [ OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. skūta, skūti, a taunt. ] 1. To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Shouting of the men and women eke. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [ Slang, Australia & U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To treat with shouts or clamor. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [ Slang, Australia & U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. 1. A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage. [ 1913 Webster ]

The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a great shout in derision. Knolles. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [ Slang, Australia & U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. One who shouts. [ 1913 Webster ]