The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Scold \Scold\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scolded; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Scolding.] [Akin to D. schelden, G. schelten, OHG. sceltan,
   Dan. skielde.]
   To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter
   harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely;
   -- often with at; as, to scold at a servant.
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         Pardon me, lords, 't is the first time ever
         I was forced to scold.                   --Shak.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Scolding \Scold"ing\,
   a. & n. from Scold, v.
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   Scolding bridle, an iron frame. See Brank, n., 2.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

scolding
    n 1: rebuking a person harshly [syn: chiding, scolding,
         objurgation, tongue-lashing]