northwester

noun

north·​west·​er nȯr(th)-ˈwe-stər How to pronounce northwester (audio)
: a strong northwest wind

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of northwester was in 1728

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“Northwester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northwester. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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northwester

noun
north·​west·​er nȯr(th)-ˈwes-tər How to pronounce northwester (audio)
: a strong northwest wind

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