southwester
English
noun
Definitions
- A strong wind blowing from the southwest.
- (more often sou'wester) A waterproof hat, often of oilskin, designed to repel wind and rain.
- (more often sou'wester) A long raincoat, often worn at sea.
Etymology
Suffix from English southwest.
Origin
English
southwest
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- south English
- southwest English
- southwestward English
- southwestwards English
- west English
- southwest Middle English