North-north-west

adj, adv, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of north-northwest. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of north-northwest. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of north-northwest. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

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nor'-nor'-westnorthwestnorthwesterly

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"I am but mad north-north-west. When the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw."

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