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Wheugh vs Heugh - What's the difference?

wheugh | heugh |

As an interjection wheugh

is dated form of whew.

As a noun heugh is

a steep crag or cliff, especially one with overhanging sides.

wheugh

English

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • * (Maria Edgeworth)
    • Wheugh ! Wheugh! What a bustle we are in! and what a world of trouble is here!

    heugh

    English

    Alternative forms

    * heuch

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Scotland) A steep crag or cliff, especially one with overhanging sides
  • (Scotland) A glen with steep, overhanging sides
  • (Scotland) A steep excavation, especially a coal pit