Obs. rare. Also 8 squawl. [Of obscure origin.]
1. intr. To turn the feet outwards in walking.
a. 1661. Fuller, Worthies, Monmouth., IV. (1662), 54. He was not onely what the Latines call compernis, knocking his knees together, and going out squalling with his feet, but also haulted a little.
2. trans. (See quot.)
a. 1700. B. E., Dict. Cant. Crew, Squawl, to throw a wry.
