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Language: Old English
Origin:

north

3 adverb
     
Related topics: Geography
north3 written abbreviation N
1SG towards the north:
The birds fly north in summer.
north of
Chicago is four hours north of Indianapolis.
a north-facing window
2

up north

informalSG to or in the north of the country:
They've moved up north.
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