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north

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adv \ˈnrth\

Definition of NORTH

: to, toward, or in the north

Examples of NORTH

  1. Turn north onto Elm Street.
  2. It's a few miles north of here.
  3. The bird is found as far north as Canada.

Origin of NORTH

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German nord north and perhaps to Greek nerteros lower, infernal
First Known Use: before 12th century

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