harangue

English

/həˈɹæŋ/, /həˈɹeɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
  • A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English arang derived from French harangue derived from aringa derived from Gothic *𐌷𐍂𐌹𐌲𐌲𐍃.

Origin

Gothic

*𐌷𐍂𐌹𐌲𐌲𐍃

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