suther

verb, noun — 3 senses

suther

verb

/ˈsʌðə(ɹ)/

1

Archaic, Regional, Of the wind To sigh, or moan.

2

Archaic, Regional, Of bird's wings To whir.

  • 1820?, John Clare, The Flight of Birds The pigeon suthers by on rapid wing, / The lark mounts upward at the call of spring.

suther

noun
1

Archaic, Regional The sighing of the wind.

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