southness
/ˈsaʊθnəs/noun
1 Physics. A magnetic quality associated with the south pole of a magnet. rare.
2The state or condition of being (relatively) southerly in direction, position, or orientation.
3Southern quality or character.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Michael Faraday (1791–1867), natural philosopher, scientific adviser, and Sandemanian. From south + -ness.