north easter

[nawrth-ee-ster; Naut. nawr-ee-ster]

north·east·er

[nawrth-ee-ster; Naut. nawr-ee-ster]
noun
1.
New England and South Atlantic States. a wind or gale from the northeast.
2.
Meteorology. northeast storm.


Origin:
1765–75; northeast + -er1
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North easter is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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