See Also: nor'-wester(dictionary)
sou'wester(dictionary)
wester(1)(dictionary)
wester(2)(dictionary)
wester(dictionary)
sou'wester(dictionary)
French/Wester Dressing(recipes)

nor'-wester (iou)



nor'-wester noun. L17.
[Contr. of NORTH-WESTER: cf. NOR'-WEST, -ER1.]
An oilskin hat worn by sailors in rough weather, a sou'wester. Also (in full nor'-wester coat), a strong waterproof, esp. oilskin, coat worn in rough weather. L17.
A wind from the north-west. E18.
A glass of strong liquor. M19.