scold

scold, n. Hist. A person who regularly breaks the peace by scolding people, increasing discord, and generally being a public nuisance to the neighborhood. • This behavior was formerly punishable in various ways, including having an iron bridle fitted to the person’s mouth. — Also termed common scold; objurgatrix. See BRANKS. [Cases: Criminal Law 45.25.]

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