/swet"euhr/ , n.
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.
adj.
4. of, for, or pertaining to a sweater: sweater yarn; sweater fashions.
5. made like a sweater: a sweater dress.
[ 1520-30 for def. 2; 1880-85 for def. 1; SWEAT + -ER 1 ]