North

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1. Noun

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.

2. Noun

Any country or region situated farther to the north than another; the northern section of a country.

3. Noun

Specifically: That part of the United States lying north of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.

4. Adjective

Lying toward the north; situated at the north, or in a northern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the north, or coming from the north.

5. Verb

To turn or move toward the north; to veer from the east or west toward the north.

6. Adverb

Northward.
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