Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAT'ER-WAUL
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CAT'ER-WAUL, v.i. [Probably from cat and wawl, It. guaiolare, Eng. wail.]
To cry or wawl, as cats in rutting time; to make a harsh offensive noise.
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