norther

[ nawr-ther ]

/ ˈnɔr ðər /

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noun

Chiefly Texas and Oklahoma. a cold gale from the north, formed during the winter by a vigorous outbreak of continental polar air behind a cold front.

a wind or storm from the north.

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Also Northerner .

Origin of norther

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; north + -er¹

Words nearby norther

North East New Guinea, Northeast Passage, northeastward, northeastwards, North Equatorial Current, norther, northerly, northern, Northern blot, Northern blot analysis, Northern Cameroons

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How to use norther in a sentence

On one occasion a "norther" came up, and for several days the seamen could (p. 670) not get back to their ships.
The Naval History of the United States|Willis J. Abbot.
The cuts made good wind-breaks, and whenever there was a norther they were chuck full of cattle.
The Nerve of Foley|Frank H. Spearman
Soon after the commencement of the siege, a "norther" prevailed, which rendered it impossible to land heavy ordnance.
Great Events in the History of North and South America|Charles A. Goodrich
A fierce Norther was blowing, and the harbor was filled with shipping that could not bear up against such a tornado.
Mexico and its Religion|Robert A. Wilson

On the third day of our march, a severe snow-storm set in, accompanied by a fierce north wind—a genuine "norther."
American Big-Game Hunting|Various

British Dictionary definitions for norther

norther

/ (ˈnɔːðə) /

noun

mainly Southern US a wind or storm from the north

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