northerly

Etymology

northern + -ly

noun

1. A wind blowing from the north.

adj

1. Facing the north; directed towards the north.
   a northerly voyage
2. Located in a northern region.
   But I'm here to follow the less well-trodden route up to the most northerly point of the British mainland, which has its own scenic claim to make. October 20 2021, Paul Stephen, “Leisure and pleasure on the Far North Line”, in RAIL, number 942, page 47
3. Coming from the north.
   a northerly wind
   Over November 26-27, Storm Arwen brought northerly winds of up to 100 mph and snow in some parts of the UK. December 15 2021, Stefanie Foster, “Network News: Arwen causes cancellations and speed restrictions”, in RAIL, number 946, page 10

adv

1. In an northward direction or position; (towards the) north.
2. From the north.