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noun
A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: sweatshirt
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noun
A similar garment worn for warmth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Synonyms: jumper, pullover, jersey, cardigan, wooly
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noun
One who sweats (produces sweat).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: perspirer
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noun
One who or that which causes to sweat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A diaphoretic remedy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An exploitative middleman who subcontracted piece work in the tailoring trade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: exploiter
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noun
One who sweats coins, i.e. removes small portions by shaking them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
A London street ruffian in Queen Anne's time who prodded passers-by with his sword-point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, obsolete
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verb
To dress in a sweater.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: jumper
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: garment
Narrower terms: cardigan, pullover, slipover, turtleneck, turtle, polo-neck
noun
a person who perspires
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: perspirer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
From Middle English swētere, equivalent to sweat + -er.
Across languages
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