windjammer meaning (dated): definition, etymology

windjammer

noun

Etymology From wind + jammer? The nautical senses were originally used contemptuously by sailors on steam vessels.

US, Dated, Slang One who plays a wind instrument, especially a bugler in the army.

Nautical, Transport A sailing ship; especially a large, iron-hulled, square-rigged ship with three or more masts.

Nautical, Transport A member of the crew of a ship of this kind.

US, Slang A windbag, a loquacious person.

A weatherproof jacket (windcheater).