soh

so

/ (səʊ) /

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noun

music (in tonic sol-fa) the name used for the fifth note or dominant of any scale

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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.

Question 1 of 7

In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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Word Origin for soh

C13: see gamut

Words nearby soh

SOGAT, Sogdian, Sogdiana, soggy, Sognafjord, soh, so help me, SOHF, Soho, Soho Square, soi-disant

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How to use soh in a sentence

Harry turned to the gunboat, and called to the men to bring Soh Hay, the interpreter, to the side.
Among Malay Pirates|G. A. Henty
Soh told me that, in the first place, he took to the jungle, owing to his having krised in a quarrel the son of the chief here.
Among Malay Pirates|G. A. Henty
Soh Hay tells me that in his young days he was a great fighter, and his face and shoulders are seamed with scars.
Among Malay Pirates|G. A. Henty
Ven he hef shtop to run und sit oop soh, bei der hind laigs on, I oop mit der guhn und—bing!
The Octopus|Frank Norris

"I know more soh mudge as der grossest liddle fool as you," cried Mr. Sieppe, fiercely, his face purple.
McTeague|Frank Norris