The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Bawl \Bawl\ (b[add]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Bawled (b[add]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Bawling.] [Icel. baula to low, bellow, as a cow; akin to Sw. b["o]la; cf. AS bellan, G. bellen to bark, E. bellow, bull.] 1. To cry out with a loud, full sound; to cry with vehemence, as in calling or exultation; to shout; to vociferate. [1913 Webster] 2. To cry loudly, as a child from pain or vexation. [1913 Webster]