sou'wester

noun

sou'·​west·​er sau̇-ˈwe-stər 

1

: a long oilskin coat worn especially at sea during stormy weather

2

: a waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sou'wester

noun

sou'·​west·​er sau̇-ˈwes-tər 

1

: a long waterproof coat worn especially at sea during stormy weather

2

: a waterproof hat with a wide slanting brim longer in back than in front