Growled

Growled
Growl Growl (groul), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Growled} (grould); p. pr. & vb. n. {Growling}.] [D. grollen to grunt, murmur, be angry; akin to G. grollen to be angry.] To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry dog; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound. --Gay. [1913 Webster]

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