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sou'wester

noun

Meaning

  1. A waterproof hat with a long brim at the back, covering the neck.
  2. A strong wind blowing from the southwest.
  3. (more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain.
  4. (more often sou'wester) A long raincoat, often worn at sea.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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