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sou'wester
[sou-wes-ter]
noun
a waterproof hat, often of oilskin, having the brim very broad behind and slanted, worn especially by seamen.
an oilskin slicker, fastening with buckles, worn especially by seamen in rough weather.
contraction of southwester.
sou'wester
/ ʊˈɛə /
noun
a waterproof hat having a very broad rim behind, worn esp by seamen
Word History and Origins
Origin of sou'wester1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sou'wester1
Example Sentences
One woman came prepared with a beige vinyl sou'wester that matched her skirt.
Well," said Bobby thoughtfully, "we have boots and slickers and sou'westers.
Both Dawes and the acting quartermaster wore waterproof coats and sou'westers.
Before she reached the quarter-deck, in her long oilskin coat, with a broad sou'wester to keep the dew from her hair, he had disappeared.
He came to the edge of the bunk and gazed for a few minutes, then deliberately removed his dripping oilskin coat and sou'wester.
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