nor'wester

American  

[nawr-wes-ter] / ˌnɔrˈwɛs tər /

noun

1. contraction of northwester.

2. sou'wester.

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nor'wester British  

/ ˌnɔːˈwɛstə /

noun

1. a less common name for sou'wester

2. a drink of strong liquor

3. a strong northwest wind

4. a hot dry wind from the Southern Alps

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Etymology

Origin of nor'wester

First recorded in 1695–1705; nor(th)wester

Example Sentences

The nor'wester -- a weather pattern that develops in the Bay of Bengal during the summer -- struck the states of Bihar and West Bengal on April 13, killing 137 people.

From Reuters • Apr. 22, 2010

They reach'd the grounds, but scarce had turn'd  Upon the homeward track, When came the wild nor'wester down  On their frail fishing smack.

From Canada and Other Poems by Young, T. F. (Thomas Frederick)

But what could human muscle and human will, however powerful, do against a rampant nor’wester?

From The Middy and the Moors An Algerine Story by Twidle, Arthur

Paddling past the pebbly beaches Where the ancient cedar grows; Toiling in the open reaches When the stiff nor’wester blows.

From Wayside Weeds by Ellis, William Hodgson

When a chinook crosses the path of a nor’wester there’s trouble fer everybody.”

From The Bail Jumper by Stead, Robert J. C.