sou'wester

noun

sou'·west·er sau̇-ˈwe-stər

: a long oilskin coat worn especially at sea during stormy weather

: a waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sou'wester was in 1837

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“Sou'wester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sou%27wester. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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sou'wester

noun

sou'·west·er sau̇-ˈwes-tər

: a long waterproof coat worn especially at sea during stormy weather

: a waterproof hat with a wide slanting brim longer in back than in front

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