norther
[nawr-th er]
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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.
Also Northerner.
Origin of norther
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It looks some as if we might catch a norther by way of variety.
The mistake I made was in driving the mules after the "norther" commenced.
The Prairie TravelerRandolph Marcy
When it came to an end, all vanished together—the norther had exhausted its strength.
The War TrailMayne Reid
This was said to be the most violent Norther that had visited Vera Cruz in a century.
Mexico and its ReligionRobert A. Wilson
They quite comprehend the position in which the norther has placed them.
The Lone RancheCaptain Mayne Reid
norther
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