Northeast \North`east"\, n. The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Northeast \North`east"\, a. Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind.

Northeast passage, a passage or communication by sea between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the north coast of Asia.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Northeast \North`east"\, adv. Toward the northeast.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)