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northerly

nort·herly

UK/ˈnɔːðəli/ US/ˈnɔɹðɚli/ uncommon
adjective (2) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

situated in or oriented toward the north

  • “the northern suburbs”
  • “going in a northerly direction”
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2.

coming from the north; used especially of wind

  • “the north wind doth blow”
  • “a northern snowstorm”
  • “the winds are northerly”
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adverb

1.

in a northern direction

  • “they earn more up north”
  • “Let”
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Origin

From norther + -ly.

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