reefer
1 of 3noun (1)
reef·er ˈrē-fər 
1
: one that reefs
2
: a close-fitting usually double-breasted jacket or coat of thick cloth
reefer
2 of 3noun (2)
ree·fer ˈrē-fər
1
: refrigerator
2
: a refrigerator car, truck, trailer, or ship
reefer
3 of 3noun (3)
ree·fer ˈrē-fər
: marijuana sense 2
also : a marijuana cigarette
Word History
Etymology
Noun (2)
by shortening & alteration
Noun (3)
probably modification of Mexican Spanish grifa
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1911, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun (3)
1927, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
reefer
noun
reef·er ˈrē-fər
: a marijuana cigarette
also : marijuana sense 1