First Known Use: 1551
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1northerly
adjective or adverb north·er·ly \-lē\
: located in or moving toward the north
: blowing from the north
Full 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 of NORTHERLY
3north + -erly (as in easterly)
2northerly
noun
plural northerlies
NORTHERLY Defined for Kids
northerly
adjective or adverb north·er·ly \ˈnȯr-thər-lē\
Definition of NORTHERLY for Kids
1
: from the north <a northerly wind>
2
: toward the north <a northerly city> <We sailed northerly.>
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