golfer
(ˈgɒlfə(r))
Also Sc. gowfer.
[f. golf v.1 + -er1.]
1. One who plays golf.
| 1721 Ramsay Ode to the Ph—, Driving their baws frae whins or tee, There's no nae gowfer to be seen. 1771 Smollett Humph. Cl. 8 Aug., I was shown one particular set of golfers, the youngest of whom was turned of fourscore. 1864 Bookseller 31 Oct. 662 St. Andrews is the golfers' head quarters. |
2. A cardigan.
| 1911 Alfred Weeks' Sales Catal., Our Stock of Golfers will be disposed of at one price only..2/113/4. 1965 Punch 6 Jan. p. xii/1 Lambswool golfers. 1969 Vogue Nov. 56/1 A cashmere golfer with an interesting reversed rib texture. |