east-northeast
[ eest-nawrth-eest; Nautical eest-nawr-eest ]
/ ˈistˌnɔrθˈist; Nautical ˈistˌnɔrˈist /
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noun
the point on a compass midway between east and northeast.
adjective
coming from this point: an east-northeast wind.
directed toward this point: an east-northeast course.
adverb
toward this point: sailing east-northeast.Abbreviation: ENE
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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-northeast
noun
the point on the compass or the direction midway between northeast and east, 67° 30′ clockwise from north
adjective, adverb
in, from, or towards this direction
Symbol: ENE
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