Mewl \Mewl\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Mewled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mewling}.] [Cf. F. miauler to mew, E. mew to cry as a cat. Cf. {Miaul}.] To cry, as a young child; to squall. [Written also {meawl}.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]