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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Sough \Sough\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. Icel. s?gr (in comp.) a rushing
sound, or OE. swough, swogh, a sound, AS. sw?gan to rustle.
Cf. {Surf}, {Swoon}, v. i.]
1. The sound produced by soughing; a hollow murmur or
roaring.
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The whispering leaves or solemn sough of the forest.
--W. Howitt.
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2. Hence, a vague rumor or flying report. [Scot.]
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3. A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in
preaching or praying. [Scot.] --Jamieson.
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