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sweaters - 2 dictionary results

sweat⋅er

[swet-er]
–noun
1. a knitted jacket or jersey, in pullover or cardigan style, with or without sleeves.
2. a person or thing that sweats.
3. an employer who underpays and overworks employees.
–adjective
4. of, for, or pertaining to a sweater: sweater yarn; sweater fashions.
5. made like a sweater: a sweater dress.

Origin:
1520–30 for def. 2; 1880–85 for def. 1; sweat + -er 1
sweat·er   (swět'ər)   
n.  
  1. A jacket or pullover made especially of knit, crocheted, or woven wool, cotton, or synthetic yarn.
  2. One that sweats, especially profusely.
  3. Something that induces sweating; a sudorific.
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