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