souther
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south·er | \ ˈsau̇t͟hə(r) \
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of souther
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to turn, veer, or shift to the south —used chiefly of the wind
souther
noun\ " \
plural -s
Definition of souther (Entry 2 of 2)
: a southerly wind the anchorage offers pretty fair protection from anything except a souther
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The first known use of souther was in 1615
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