Sough

Pronunciation

• IPA: /saÊŠ/, /sÊŒf/

Old English swōgan, from Proto-Germanic *swōganą from Proto-Indo-European *sweh₂gʰ-, same source as Latin vāgiō.

Full definition of sough

Verb

1. To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
• 1963, Sterling North, Rascal, Avon Books (softcover), p 101: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.

Noun

1. A rushing, rustling sound.
• W. HowittThe whispering leaves or solemn sough of the forest.
2. A sigh.
3. (Scotland, obsolete) A vague rumour.
4. (Scotland, obsolete) A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.

Uncertain.

Noun

1. A small drain; an adit.