sough

[lettered]

sough

   
[sou, suhf]

–verb (used without object)
1. to make a rushing, rustling, or murmuring sound: the wind soughing in the meadow.
2. Scot. and North England: to speak, esp. to preach, in a whining, singsong voice.

–noun
3. a sighing, rustling, or murmuring sound.
4. Scot. and North England

a. a sigh or deep breath.
b. a whining, singsong manner of speaking.
c. a rumor; unconfirmed report.

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