The accentual mark placed over n, and sometimes over l, in
Spanish words [thus, , /], indicating that, in pronunciation, the sound
of the following vowel is to be preceded by that of the initial, or
consonantal, y.
To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. Squawking thrush (Zoöl.), the missel turush; -- so called from its note when alarmed. [Prov. Eng.]
1. Act of squawki...
