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单词 nor'-east
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Definition of nor'-east in English:

nor'-east

(also nor-east)
noun ˌnɔːrˈiːst
  • North-east.

adjective ˌnɔːrˈiːst
  • Situated in the north-east or designating the north-eastern part of an area. Also (of a wind): blowing from the north-east. Compare "north-east"rare before 19th cent.

adverb ˌnɔːrˈiːst
  • From a north-easterly direction. rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Lyly (1554–1606), writer and playwright. Shortened from north-east.

Definition of nor'-east in US English:

nor'-east

(also nor-east)
nounˌnɔːrˈiːst
  • North-east.

adjectiveˌnɔːrˈiːst
  • Situated in the north-east or designating the north-eastern part of an area. Also (of a wind): blowing from the north-east. Compare "north-east"rare before 19th cent.

adverbˌnɔːrˈiːst
  • From a north-easterly direction. rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Lyly (1554–1606), writer and playwright. Shortened from north-east.

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