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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. |
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Any country or region situated farther to the north than
another; the northern section of a country. |
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Specifically: That part of the United States lying north of
Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line. |
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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. |
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To turn or move toward the north; to veer from the east
or west toward the north. |
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Northward. |
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