Sweater
/ˈswɛtər/noun
A knitted garment typically worn on the upper body for warmth.
Did you know?The term 'sweater' originally referred to a garment worn by athletes, particularly in sports involving sweat, hinting at hidden connections between physical exertion and social class.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
swetere
“A garment worn to induce sweating, often for health or athletic purposes.”
Old English
English
swēat
“Moisture exuded from the skin, indicating physical exertion.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*swētan
“To emit moisture, especially through the skin.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sweid-
“To be warm, relating to heat and moisture.”