Sough

(sŭf) (Synop., § 130), v. i. [O. D. soeffen, to blow, A-S. seofian, siofian, to groan. Cf. SIGH and SOB.] To whistle or sigh, as the wind.

(sŭf), n. [Scot. seuch, sewoch, O. Eng. saugh. Cf. Ger. zug, a draught, zucht, abzucht, a common sewer, sink, from ziehen, to draw.] A small drain; an adit. Buchanan.

(sŭf), n. 1. A hollow murmur or roaring; a buzzing; as, a sough in the ears. “Or listen to the whispering leaves or the solemn sough of the forest.” W. Howitt. 2. Hence, a rumor or flying report. W. Scott.