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noun Navigation, Surveying.
a point on the compass 11°15′ north of east. Abbreviation: EbN
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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east by north
noun
one point on the compass north of east, 78° 45′ clockwise from north
adjective, adverb
in, from, or towards this direction
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