sou'wester


sou'·west·er

noun \sa-ˈwes-tər\

Definition of SOU'WESTER

1
: a long oilskin coat worn especially at sea during stormy weather
2
: a waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front

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First Known Use of SOU'WESTER

1837

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