SOUTHWESTER

southwester, sou'wester

(noun) a strong wind from the southwest

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

southwester (plural southwesters)

A strong wind blowing from the southwest.

(more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain.

(more often sou'wester) A long raincoat, often worn at sea.

Synonyms

• (a waterproof hat): cape ann

Source: Wiktionary


South`west"er (; colloq. , n.

1. A storm, gale, or strong wind from the southwest.

2. A hat made of painted canvas, oiled cloth, or the like, with a flap at the back, -- worn in stormy weather.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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