I. adjective or adverb Etymology: 3north + -erly (as in easterly) Date: 1551 situated toward or belonging to the north , coming from the north , II. noun (plural -lies) Date: 1955 a wind from the north
NORTHERLY
Meaning of NORTHERLY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012