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northeast
CIDE DICTIONARY
northeast, n.
The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region. [1913 Webster]
northeast, a.
Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind. [1913 Webster]
northeast, adv.
Toward the northeast. [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
northeast
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