easterly
adjective or adverbDefinition of easterly
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: situated toward or belonging to the east
the easterly shore of the lake
2
: coming from the east
an easterly storm
easterly
noun
plural easterlies
Definition of easterly (Entry 2 of 2)
: a wind from the east
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The first known use of easterly was in the 15th century
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