I. ˈēstərlē, -li; -R -təl- sometimes -t ə l- adjective
Etymology: obsolete English easter eastern (from Middle English ester, estern ) + English -ly
1. : situated toward the east
the easterly shore
2. : blowing from the east
II. adverb
1. : from the east
2. : toward the east
III. noun
( -es )
: a wind from the east