northerly
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1north·er·ly
adjective or adverb \-lē\Definition of NORTHERLY
1
: situated toward or belonging to the north <the northerly border>
2
: coming from the north <a northerly wind>
See Origin of NORTHERLY
3north + -erly (as in easterly)
First Known Use: 1551
2northerly
noun plural northerlies
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