— easterliness , n.
/ee"steuhr lee/ , adj., adv., n., pl. easterlies .
adj.
1. moving, directed, or situated toward the east: an easterly course.
2. (esp. of a wind) coming from the east: an easterly gale.
adv.
3. toward the east.
4. from the east.
n.
5. a wind that blows from the east.
[ 1540-50; obs. easter eastern (see EASTERLING) + -LY ]