First Known Use: before 12th century
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1northern
adjective north·ern \ˈnȯr-thə(r)n\
: located in or toward the north
: of or relating to the north
Full Definition of NORTHERN
1
capitalized a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated North b : of, relating to, or constituting the northern dialect
2
a : lying toward the north b : coming from the north <a northern storm>
— north·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective
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Origin of NORTHERN
Middle English northerne, from Old English; akin to Old High German nordrōni northern, Old English north north
2northern
noun
Definition of NORTHERN
1
capitalized : the dialect of English spoken in the part of the United States north of a line running northwest through central New Jersey, below the northern tier of counties in Pennsylvania, through northern Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, across central Iowa, and through the northwest corner of South Dakota
2
: 3pike 1a
First Known Use of NORTHERN
1950
Northern
geographical name
NORTHERN[1] Defined for Kids
northern
adjective north·ern \ˈnȯr-thərn\
Definition of NORTHERN for Kids
1
often cap : of, relating to, or like that of the North <northern weather>
2
: lying toward or coming from the north <northern Europe>
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