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Pronunciation : Sough
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A sow. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Sough
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Etymol. uncertain.]
Definition : Defn: A small drain; an adit. [Prov. Eng.] W. M. Buchanan.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Sough
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Icel. s (in comp.) a rushing sound, or OE. swough, swogh, a sound, AS. sw to rustle. Cf. Surf, Swoon, v. i.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Sough
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To whistle or sigh, as the wind.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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