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A strong northerly wind; spec. one which blows during the autumn and winter months over Texas, Florida, and the Gulf of Mexico. Cf. norte, n., north…
A violent north wind that prevails in the Gulf of Mexico between September and March. Cf. norther, n., north, n. 4b.