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easterly

Pronunciation:  'eesturlee

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a wind from the east
  2. [adv]  from the east; "the winds blew easterly all night"
  3. [adj]  from the east; used especially of winds; "an east wind"; "the winds are easterly"
  4. [adj]  lying in or toward the east; "the east side of NY"; "eastern cities"
 
 Synonyms: east, east wind, easter, eastern
 
 Antonyms: westerly
 
 See Also: levanter, wind

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \East"er*ly\, a.
1. Coming from the east; as, it was easterly wind.

2. Situated, directed, or moving toward the east; as, the
   easterly side of a lake; an easterly course or voyage.


  2. \East"er*ly\, adv.
Toward, or in the direction of, the east.
 
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