subs. (Winchester).—1.  A servant. Hence SWEAT-GALLERY = fagging juniors. See SWEAT and SWOT.

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  2.  (athletic).—A thick coat (or flannel jersey) worn by contestants after a finish until they can be rubbed down.

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  3.  (stock exchange).—See quot.

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  1871.  G. D. ATKIN, House Scraps, 13. A SWEATER … A broker who works for such small commissions as to prevent other brokers getting the business, whilst hardly being profitable to himself.

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  4.  See SWEAT in all senses.

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