east-southeast
[ eest-south-eest; Nautical eest-sou-eest ]
/ ˈistˌsaʊθˈist; Nautical ˈistˌsaʊˈist /
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noun
the point on a compass midway between east and southeast.
adjective
coming from this point: an east-southeast wind.
directed toward this point: an east-southeast course.
adverb
toward this point: sailing east-southeast.Abbreviation: ESE
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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-southeast
noun
the point on the compass or the direction midway between east and southeast, 112° 30′ clockwise from north
adjective, adverb
in, from, or towards this direction
Symbol: ESE
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