northern
/nˈɔrðɝn/
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Definitions
Adjective
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line; "Northern liberals"; "northern industry"; "northern cities"
Adjective
situated in or coming from regions of the north; "the northern hemisphere"; "northern autumn colors"
Adjective Satellite
situated in or oriented toward the north; "the northern suburbs"; "going in a northerly direction"
Adjective Satellite
coming from the north; used especially of wind; "the north wind doth blow"; "a northern snowstorm"; "the winds are northerly"
Noun
a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans