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