sou'wester
(saʊwestəʳ)
Word forms: plural sou'westers
countable noun
A sou'wester is a waterproof hat that is worn especially by sailors in stormy weather. It has a wide brim at the back to keep your neck dry.
sou'wester in British English
(saʊˈwɛstə)
noun
a waterproof hat having a very broad rim behind, worn esp by seamen
Word origin
C19: a contraction of southwestersou'wester in American English
(ˌsaʊˈwɛstər)
noun
southwester
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