souther
intransitive verb
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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“Souther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souther. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of souther was in 1615
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