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northwest by north

–noun Navigation, Surveying.
a point on the compass, 11°15′ north of northwest. Abbreviation: NWbN

Origin:
1675–85
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northwest by north  
n.   Abbr. NWbN
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between northwest and north-northwest, or 33°45' west of due north.
adv.   & adj.
Toward or from northwest by north.
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