int. [var. of SO adv. 5 c, or simply of exclamatory origin. Cf. SOHO 2 and 3.]

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  1.  An exclamation denoting anger, scorn, reproof, surprise, etc., on the part of the speaker.

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a. 1814.  Sixteen & Sixty, I. iv. in New Brit. Theatre, IV. 392. Soh! niece, I am informed that even the presence of my friend Violet is to be dispensed with.

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1821.  Scott, Kenilw., xvi. ‘Soh!’ replied the Queen; ‘and what was your right’ [etc.]. Ibid. (1831), Ct. Rob., xxi. ‘Soh!’ thought the Emperor, ‘this difficulty is over.’

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1844.  Mrs. Browning, Lady Geraldine’s Courtship, Concl. ii. Soh! how still the lady standeth!

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  2.  Used in soothing or quieting a restive horse, = Gently! Softly! Easy!

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1820.  Scott, Monast., xv. Be quiet, Benedict, there is a good steed—soh, poor fellow!

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1849.  W. S. Mayo, Kaloolah, iii. 32. [Saying] ‘Soh! whow!’ to his restive horses.

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