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sweater

swea·ter

UK/ˈswɛtə/ US/ˈswɛtɚ/ fairly common uk us

noun

1.

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

2.

a person who perspires

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Origin

From Middle English swētere, equivalent to sweat + -er.

Phrases

  • Bill Cosby sweater
  • Cosby sweater
  • polo neck sweater
  • polo-necked sweater
  • sweater curse
  • sweater dress
  • sweater girl
  • sweater meat

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