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Sweater   /swˈɛtər/   Listen
noun
Sweater  n.  
1.
One who sweats.
2.
One who, or that which, causes to sweat; as:
(a)
A sudorific.
(b)
A woolen jacket or jersey worn by athletes.
(c)
An employer who oppresses his workmen by paying low wages. (Slang)






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"Sweater" Quotes from Famous Books



... all, you fellows got something out of it that the rest of us did n't get. A 'Varsity man remains a 'Varsity man all his life. To-day you stand before her as a 'Varsity man. I think she always thinks of you as in a red sweater with a black "H." Any time that you feel you're up against anything hard, that ought ...
— The Triflers • Frederick Orin Bartlett

... (there's never tree north of Hagerstown, Md.) came from the village "Smoky" Dodson, fifteen and a half, worst boy in Fishampton. "Smoky" was dressed in a ragged red sweater, wrecked and weather-worn golf cap, run-over shoes, and trousers of the "serviceable" brand. Dust, clinging to the moisture induced by free exercise, darkened wide areas of his face. "Smoky" carried a baseball ...
— Whirligigs • O. Henry

... big league to fight for Uncle Sam? That was fine of you and makes me all the prouder to have your friendship. I am glad you like the hose I knitted for you. Do you want some more or can I make you a helmet or a sweater or something? Just say what you need and I will make my needles fly to furnish you with it. And write to me soon. We are so far apart that it takes your letters days and days to reach me. Au revoir for this time ...
— Treat 'em Rough - Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer • Ring W. Lardner

... handsomest man in college. You wait till you see him in his red sweater. Don't say anything, Hannah, but I'm going to have Jack Smith for my very own this year; you see if I don't manage it," and Lillian, laughing, blew a light kiss to ...
— Stanford Stories - Tales of a Young University • Charles K. Field

... rocks to block the flying sparks. Suddenly I espied Romer. He sat on a log close to the blaze. His position struck me as singular, so I dropped my burdens and went to him. He had on a heavy coat over sweater and under coat, which made him resemble a little old man. His sombrero was slouched down sidewise, his gloved hands were folded across his knees, his body sagged a little to one side, his head drooped. ...
— Tales of lonely trails • Zane Grey


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