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单词 north-eastwardly
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Definition of north-eastwardly in English:

north-eastwardly

adjective ˌnɔːθˈiːstwədli
  • Situated in or directed towards the north-east. Also (of a wind): blowing from the north-east.

adverb ˌnɔːθˈiːstwədli
  • In a north-easterly direction; towards the north-east.

Origin

Early 18th century. From north + eastwardly. Compare earlier north-eastward
mid 18th century; earliest use found in Christopher Gist (c1705–1759), explorer, surveyor, and Indian agent. From north-eastward + -ly, after eastwardly.

 
 

Definition of north-eastwardly in US English:

north-eastwardly

adjectiveˌnɔːθˈiːstwədli
  • Situated in or directed towards the north-east. Also (of a wind): blowing from the north-east.

adverbˌnɔːθˈiːstwədli
  • In a north-easterly direction; towards the north-east.

Origin

Early 18th century. From north + eastwardly. Compare earlier north-eastward<br>mid 18th century; earliest use found in Christopher Gist (c1705–1759), explorer, surveyor, and Indian agent. From north-eastward + -ly, after eastwardly.

 
 
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