Meaning of Sough | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A hamlet in Kelbrook and Sough parish, Pendle borough, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD9045).
2. A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
3. A small drain; an adit.
4. A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
5. A (deep) sigh.
6. A vague rumour.
   Scotland, obsolete
7. A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.
   Scotland, obsolete

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Examples

“[...] Arthur; a fearful night it was: there was a sough in the air, a sound drawing nigh like that of a host marching:- — but you're looking pale and forwrought, man; is any thing ailing ye?”

“The whispering leaves or solemn sough of the forest.”

“Syenite hears the distant sough of waves rolling against rocks, somewhere below the slope on which they lie.”

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