English

Etymology

Middle English northerne < Old English north (cognate with Old High German nordrōni).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

northern (comparative more northern, superlative most northern)

1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north.
2. (of a wind) Blowing from the north; northerly.
3. (British) Characteristic of the North of England (usually capitalised).

   Les Dawson was a famous Northern comedian.

Translations

See also

• eastern
• southern
• western

• north-eastern
• south-eastern
• south-western
• north-western