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NORTH-EAST

\nˈɔːθˈiːst], \nˈɔːθˈiːst], \n_ˈɔː_θ_ˈiː_s_t]\

Definitions of NORTH-EAST

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The point between the north and east, equidistant from each.
Belonging to or from the north-east.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Pertaining to or proceeding from the north-east.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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