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north-northeast

American  
[nawrth-nawrth-eest, nawr-nawr-eest] / ˈnɔrθˌnɔrθˈist, ˈnɔrˌnɔrˈist /

noun

  1. the point on the compass midway between north and northeast. NNE

adjective

  1. coming from this point.

    facing a north-northeast wind.

  2. directed toward this point.

    a north-northeast course.

adverb

  1. toward this point.

    sailing north-northeast.
north-northeast British  

noun

  1. the point on the compass or the direction midway between north and northeast, 22° 30′ clockwise from north

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adjective

  1. in, from, or towards this direction

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Etymology

Origin of north-northeast

1400–50; late Middle English north north est; north, northeast

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