Definition of northerly
1 : situated toward or belonging to the north the northerly border
2 : coming from the north a northerly wind
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Origin and Etymology of northerly
3north + -erly (as in easterly)
First Known Use of northerly
1895
NORTHERLY Defined for English Language Learners
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: located in or moving toward the north
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: blowing from the north
NORTHERLY Defined for Kids
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1 : from the north a northerly wind
2 : toward the north a northerly city We sailed northerly.
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