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north-north⋅east

  [nawrth-nawrth-eest; Naut. nawr-nawr-eest]
–noun
1. the point on the compass midway between north and northeast. Abbreviation: NNE
–adjective
2. coming from this point: facing a north-northeast wind.
3. directed toward this point: a north-northeast course.
–adverb
4. toward this point: sailing north-northeast.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME north north est; see north, northeast
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NNE  
abbr.  north-northeast
north-north·east   (nôrth'nôrth-ēst', nôr'nôr-ēst')
n.   Abbr. NNE
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and northeast, or 22°30' east of due north.
adj.  To, toward, of, facing, or in the north-northeast.
adv.  In, from, or toward the north-northeast.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
NNE
north-northeast
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