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nor'-west — or west n. Northwest; the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees. Syn: northwest, NW. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nor'west|er — «nr WEHS tuhr», noun. 1. a heavy, waterproof oilskin hat or coat worn by seamen. 2. = northwester. (Cf. ↑northwester) … Useful english dictionary
Nor-West Jets AFC — Nor West Jets Names Full name Nor West Jets Australian Football Club Club details Colours Blue and … Wikipedia
Nor'west arch — The Nor west arch, as visible from Christchurch, shows a blue belt of clear sky to the west from which high white cloud streams … Wikipedia
nor'-west — I noun the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees • Syn: ↑northwest, ↑northwestward, ↑NW • Hypernyms: ↑compass point, ↑point II adverb … Useful english dictionary
norðwest — adv northwest … Old to modern English dictionary
nor'-nor'-west — noun north northwest … Wiktionary
nor'-nor'-west — I noun the compass point that is midway between north and northwest • Syn: ↑north northwest, ↑NNW • Hypernyms: ↑compass point, ↑point II adverb to, toward, or in the north northwest … Useful english dictionary
Nor'wester — has been used to describe sumeet several different types of wind. A New Zealand wind pattern resulting in the Nor west arch and leading to hot, dry weather on the east coast of the South Island. In Bangladesh and adjacent portions of India a type … Wikipedia
nor'- — [no: US no:r] prefix a ↑prefix meaning north , used especially by sailors ▪ nor east ▪ nor west … Dictionary of contemporary English
