Sekirov Dictionary

sough

/saʊ/

noun 5
verb 1
/sʌf/ noun 1
/sʌf/ verb 1
forms 3

noun5

•
A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
- [...] 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? — 1829
A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
A (deep) sigh.
(Scotland, no longer used) A vague rumour.
(Scotland, no longer used) A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.

verb1

•
To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
- I lay awake for a while that evening, listening to the soughing of the wind high in the pines, realizing sadly that we must now return to civilization. — 1963

sough

/sʌf/

noun1

A small drain; an adit.

verb1

To drain.

forms

soughed · soughing · soughs

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