Associations to the word «Soughing»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SOUGH, verb. To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
SOUGH, noun. A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
SOUGH, noun. A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
SOUGH, noun. A (deep) sigh.
SOUGH, noun. (Scotland) (obsolete) A vague rumour.
SOUGH, noun. (Scotland) (obsolete) A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.
SOUGH, noun. A small drain; an adit.
Dictionary definition
SOUGH, verb. Make a murmuring sound; "the water was purling".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.