First Known Use: 1548
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1easterly
adjective or adverb east·er·ly \ˈē-stər-lē\
: located or moving toward the east
: blowing from the east
Full Definition of EASTERLY
1
: situated toward or belonging to the east <the easterly shore of the lake>
2
: coming from the east <an easterly storm>
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Origin of EASTERLY
obsolete easter eastern
2easterly
noun
plural easterlies
Definition of EASTERLY
: a wind from the east
First Known Use of EASTERLY
1901
EASTERLIES Defined for Kids
easterly
adverb or adjective east·er·ly \ˈē-stər-lē\
Definition of EASTERLY for Kids
1
: toward the east <They sailed easterly.> <They sailed in an easterly direction.>
2
: from the east <an easterly wind>
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