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The Oxford English Dictionary defines a shrill as "a high-pitched, piercing sound". In this example, the word is being used to describe a person's voice. People who have shorter vocal cords are often perceived as being shriller than those who have longer ones, and it can be a disadvantage for people who want to sing or be heard.
Source: The Wave In The Mind: Talks & Essays On The Writer, The Reader & The Imagination
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