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reefer (1)
reef·er [ rfər ] (plural reef·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. North America double-breasted wool coat: a heavy, close-fitting double-breasted woolen jacket
2. sailor who reefs sails: somebody who reefs sails
[Early 19th century. <reef2]
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