In a direction midway between north and west. With reference to place, location, or relative position. In later use frequently with of.
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释义 | the world > the earth > direction > cardinal points > North > North-west > [adverb] (12) north-westOE In a direction midway between north and west. With reference to place, location, or relative position. In later use frequently with of. north-westlOE In a direction midway between north and west. With reference to direction, motion, or extent. north-westwarda1387 In a north-westerly direction; towards the north-west. Also (with of): further north-west than. Cf. north-westwards, adv. nor'-west?c1475 = north-west, adv. north-westwards1677 = north-westward, adv. north-westerly1702 At or towards the north-west; in a north-westerly direction or position. north-westwardly1752 In a north-westerly direction; towards the north-west. north-north-westwards1903 Towards the north-north-west. Subcategories:— north-north-west (4) |
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