sou'wester

[ sou-wes-ter ]

noun

1. a waterproof hat, often of oilskin, having the brim very broad behind and slanted, worn especially by seamen.
2. an oilskin slicker, fastening with buckles, worn especially by seamen in rough weather.
3. contraction of southwester.

sou'wester

/ saʊˈwɛstə /

noun

1. a waterproof hat having a very broad rim behind, worn esp by seamen

Word History and Origins

Origin of sou'wester¹

First recorded in 1830–40; reduced form of southwester

Word History and Origins

Origin of sou'wester¹

C19: a contraction of southwester

Example Sentences

Skipper Pandrick, in glistening oilskins and souwester was far aft with his glasses to his eyes.

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They had found good weather all the way save while in the neighborhood of Marthas Vineyard, when the souwester had met them.

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The boots, the legs, the big body, and the souwester all came down.

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The officer was shrouded in gleaming oil-skins and souwester.

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It was what the fisherman would have called a smoky souwester.

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