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north-ˈeastward, adv., a., and n.
[f. north-east + -ward. Cf. MDu. noortoostwert, G. nordostwärts.]
A. adv. Towards the north-east; in a north-eastern direction.
1553Eden Treat. Newe Ind. (Arb.) 26 Northeastwarde to the citie of Lop. 1839Thackeray Major Gahagan i, I travelled..north-eastward. 1849Dana Geol. i. (1850) 19 This chain extends northeastward from Hawaii. 1884Harper's Mag. Sept. 513/1 The sand and lava..extend northeastward from the Dalles.
B. adj. Situated towards the north-east.
1766Entick London IV. 60 The king's-arms [are] on the north-eastward, and the arms of London on the south-eastward pillar.
C. n. The north-east quarter.
1892Daily News 27 Apr. 3/5 Wind was..from the northward or north-eastward. |