blazer

Definition

A semi-formal jacket.

Etymology

From blaze + -er. Originates from the 'blazing' scarlet jackets worn by members of Lady Margaret Boat Club, the rowing club associated with St. John's College, Cambridge. Compare Old English blæsere, blasere (“burner, incendiary”, literally “blazer”).

Example Sentences

• "blazers of crime"
• ""What'd I tell you?" said Bill. "The old wolverine was tryin' to run a blazer on us. All he needed was to be showed we meant business. And he can't make no trouble for us when he gets out, 'cause our two words are better'n his.""
• "These folks don't take kindly to no brash stranger comin' in here tryin' to run a blazer on 'em."

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