"In the Stoke-on-Trent area in the 18th century and early 19th century a sough
was known as a gutter."
I think that is well on target
Sough meaning "a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound as made by the wind in the trees or the sea"
Or perhaps, the same sounds coming down a ventilation shaft in a mine????
I wonder if this is related to the phrase "gathering storm"??
Perhaps it was originally "guttering storm", or the two are at least related?
I love these type of questions; they always lead into lexicographical treasure troves!
Tanya
Sent from TypeApp
On 14 Apr 2017 23:06, at 23:06, David Kitching <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>In the Stoke-on-Trent area in the 18th century and early 19th century a
>sough
>was known as a gutter.
>
>On 14 Apr 2017 at 12:58, Clive Seal wrote:
>
>> Got asked this question. It appears to be a term used in the stoke
>area.na
>> gutter pit. At first thought i thought it was drainage,. However it
>defeats
>> to a shaft
>>
>> If you need to leave the list, send the following message to
>[log in to unmask] -
>>
>> leave mining-history
>> ---------
>>
>>
>> -----
>> No virus found in this message.
>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>> Version: 2016.0.8012 / Virus Database: 4769/14314 - Release Date:
>04/14/17
>>
>
>
>--
>David Kitching
> http://www.brocross.com
> fearrmeox adlaþ brægen
>
>If you need to leave the list, send the following message to
>[log in to unmask] -
>
>leave mining-history
>---------
If you need to leave the list, send the following message to [log in to unmask] -
leave mining-history
---------
|