What does "sough" mean?
Sough: The sound produced by soughing; a hollow murmur or roaring. The whispering leaves or solemn sough of the forest. W. Howitt.
Additional senses
- 2.Hence, a vague rumor or flying report. [Scot.]
- 3.A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying. [Scot.] Jamieson.
- 4.To whistle or sigh, as the wind.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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