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| sou'west·er [ sow wéstər ] |
noun (plural sou'west·ers) |
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1. waterproof coat for storms: a long waterproof coat, originally made of oilskin, now usually of rubber or plastic, worn during stormy weather at sea
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2. waterproof hat: a waterproof hat with a broad brim covering the back of the neck, originally made of oilskin, now usually of rubber or plastic. Sou'westers were originally worn by sailors and fishermen.
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meteorology
Same as southwester (sense 1)
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| [Mid-19th century. Contraction of southwester] |
