sou'wester
Americannoun
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a waterproof hat, often of oilskin, having the brim very broad behind and slanted, worn especially by seamen.
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an oilskin slicker, fastening with buckles, worn especially by seamen in rough weather.
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contraction of southwester.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sou'wester
First recorded in 1830–40; reduced form of southwester
Example Sentences
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When it comes to reassuring train bears, alas, it’s hard to top Paddington and his red sou’wester.
From New York Times ● May 20, 2022
Brabandt sheltered his eyes with the brim of his sou’wester and peered up too, and Lyra followed their example.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2019
The heat scorched Lyra’s face, and Brabandt tilted his sou’wester against it.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2019
Hoods, helmets, bonnets and the currently chic sou'wester hats are serviceable, but leave the hair underneath a disaster area.
From Time Magazine Archive
With it safely in place she clung to the rail in her oilskins and sou’wester as the stinging spray broke over the bows and surged along the deck.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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