Sweaters meaning : A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise. A similar garment worn for warmth. One who sweats (produces sweat). One who or that which causes to sweat. A diaphoretic remedy. A middleman who subcontracted piece work in the tailoring trade. One who sweats coins, i.e. removes small portions by shaking them. A London street ruffian in Queen Anne's time who prodded weak passengers with his sword-point. To dress in a sweater.