sough Definition

sough¹
noun

1. A sighing, rustling or murmuring sound that is made by the wind blowing through trees, etc.

verb

intr
soughed, soughing
1. Usually said of the wind: to make this sound.

Example: The wind soughed through the trees

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon swogan to move with a rushing sound.

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sough²
noun

1. A small gutter or drain that allows water, sewage, etc to run off.

Etymology: 14c.