I.a yelping or barking of dogs.
I. Lit., Lucr. 5, 1070.—
II. Transf.
A. Of sparrows, a chirping, twittering, App. M. 6, p. 175.—
B. Of persons, a snarling, grumbling: “gannitibus lacessere,” Mart. 5, 60, 21; a chattering, tattling, App. M. 6, p. 185; a whining, moaning: “tristis Nerēidis morientis,” Plin. 9, 5, 4, § 9.