A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.
(dance, music, historical) Alternative form of branle (“dance of French origin dating from the 16th century, performed by couples in a circle or a line; the music for this dance”)
(intransitive) To engage in a brawl; to fight or quarrel.
(intransitive) To create a disturbance; to complain loudly.
(intransitive) Especially of a rapid stream running over stones: to make a loud, confused noise.
(transitive) To pour abuse on; to scold.