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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.

Adj.

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.

adv.

Toward the northeast.

Noun.

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

Adj.

Pertaining to the northeast, or proceeding from that point; as a northeast wind.