souther

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A southerly wind or gale.


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Origin:
mid 19th century. From south + -er


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Situated or lying (further) to the south. Now chiefly in place names (especially in Newfoundland).


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Origin:
Old English. Cognate with Old Frisian sūther, sūder, sūr, Middle Dutch sūder (Dutch zuider), Middle Low German sǖder, Old High German sundar (Middle High German sunder), ultimately showing a formation from the same base as south with different suffixation; compare adverb and noun forms with final -r cited at south, adjective, noun, preposition


[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To move in a southerly direction.

- Of the wind: to change to a more southerly direction.


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Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Roe (1581–1644), diplomat. Probably from souther; perhaps compare -er. Compare wester, easter, norther




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