Main Entry: ¹north·ern

Pronunciation: \ˈnȯr-thə(r)n\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English northerne, from Old English; akin to Old High German nordrōni northern, Old English north north

Date: before 12th century

1 capitalized a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated North b : of, relating to, or constituting the northern dialect
2 a : lying toward the north b : coming from the north <a northern storm>

— north·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective