north by east
noun phraseDefinition of north by east
: a compass point that is one point east of due north : N11°15′E
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“North by east.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/north%20by%20east. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of north by east was in 1720
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