blaffen

Etymology 1
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Verb

 * 1)  to bark, like a canine and certain others species
 * 2)  to shout rudely etc.
 * 3)  to grumble, notably said of a hungry stomach
 * 4)  to utter pointless sounds, e.g. protest or argue in vain

Etymology
Ultimately. Attested 15th century in the sense “to wail with pain”, compare also 🇨🇬. The sense “to bark” is more northern, possibly borrowed from (1350), whence also obsolete 🇨🇬. Compare,.

Verb

 * 1) to bark briefly
 * 2) to speak or shout in an aggressive, rude manner