1. (n.) The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.

2. (a.) of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind.

3. (adv.) Toward the northeast.

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