Sough (?), n.

A sow.

[Obs.]

Chaucer.

 

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Sough (?), n. [Etymol. uncertain.]

A small drain; an adit.

[Prov. Eng.]

W. M. Buchanan.

 

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Sough ]

1.

The sound produced by soughing; a hollow murmur or roaring.

The whispering leaves or solemn sough of the forest. W. Howitt.

2.

Hence, a vague rumor or flying report.

[Scot.]

3.

A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.

[Scot.]

Jamieson.

 

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Sough, v. i.

To whistle or sigh, as the wind.

 

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