north-westwardly1
/ˌnɔːθˈwɛstwədli/adjective
Directed towards or situated in the north-west.
Origin
Mid 18th century. From north + westwardly. Compare slightly earlier north-westwardly.
north-westwardly2
/ˌnɔːθˈwɛstwədli/adverb
In a north-westerly direction; towards the north-west.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in The Pennsylvania Gazette. From north-westward + -ly, after westwardly.
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