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Meaning Of South
n.
That one of the four cardinal points directly opposite to
the north; the region or direction to the right or direction to the
right of a person who faces the east.
n.
A country, region, or place situated farther to the south
than another; the southern section of a country.
n.
Specifically: That part of the United States which is south
of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.
n.
The wind from the south.
a.
Lying toward the south; situated at the south, or in a
southern direction from the point of observation or reckoning;
proceeding toward the south, or coming from the south; blowing from the
south; southern; as, the south pole.
adv.
Toward the south; southward.
adv.
From the south; as, the wind blows south.
v. i.
To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the
south.
v. i.
To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south
line; -- said chiefly of the moon; as, the moon souths at nine.