North

North
North North (n[^o]rth), n. [AS. nor[eth]; akin to D. noord, G., Sw., & Dan. nord, Icel. nor[eth]r. Cf. {Norman}, {Norse}.] [1913 Webster] 1. That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person facing the east; the direction opposite to the south. [1913 Webster]

2. Any country or region situated farther to the north than another; the northern section of a country. [1913 Webster]

3. Specifically: That part of the United States lying north of Mason and Dixon's line. See under {Line}. [1913 Webster]


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