southernly1
/ˈsʌðnli/adjective
1Situated in or towards the south.
2Of a wind: blowing from the south; = southerly. Now somewhat rare.
3Designating people inhabiting or originating from the southern part of a country or region.
Origin
Late 16th century. From southern + -ly, probably partly as alteration of southerly.
southernly2
/ˈsʌðnli/adverb
In the south; towards the south, in a southerly direction.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blundeville (fl. 1561), author and translator. From southern + -ly, probably partly as alteration of southerly.
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