I. ˈnȯrth adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German nord north and perhaps to Greek nerteros lower, infernal
Date: before 12th century
: to, toward, or in the north
II. adjective
Date: before 12th century
1. : situated toward or at the north
the north entrance
2. : coming from the north
a north wind
III. noun
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : the direction of the north terrestrial pole : the direction to the left of one facing east
b. : the compass point directly opposite to south
2. capitalized
a. : regions or countries lying to the north of a specified or implied point of orientation
b. : the industrially and economically developed nations of the world — compare south 5
3. often capitalized
a. : the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the north or at the top of a diagram
b. : a person occupying this position in the course of a specified activity (as the game of bridge)