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northern

Translation
northern
/nawr"dheuhrn/, adj.
1. lying toward or situated in the north.
2. directed or proceeding northward.
3. coming from the north, as a wind.
4. (often cap.) of or pertaining to the North, esp. the northern U.S.
5. Astron. north of the celestial equator or of the zodiac: a northern constellation.
n.
6. a person living in a northern region or country.
7. (cap.) a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck. See table under Whyte classification.
[bef. 900; ME, OE; see NORTH, -ERN]

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(as used in expressions)
Northern War First
Northern War Second
Great Northern War

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