plural sou'westers
1
: a hat that is worn when it rains and that is longer in the back than in the front and ties under the chin
2
: a long coat worn by sailors that keeps them dry during stormy weather
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“Sou'wester.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sou%27wester. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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