n. A murmuring sound; a rushing or whistling sound, like that of the wind; a deep sigh.n. A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.n. Any rumor that engages general attention.n. A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying; the chant or recitative characteristic of the old Presbyterians in Scotland.To make a rushing, whistling, or sighing sound; emit a hollow murmur; murmur or sigh like the wind.To breathe in or as in sleep.To utter in a whining or monotonous tone.n. A channel.n. A drain; a sewer; an adit of a mine.n. An obsolete form of sow.