n. The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point;
Northeast passage,
adv. Toward the northeast. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A storm, strong wind, or gale, coming from the northeast.
a. Pertaining to the northeast; toward the northeast, or coming from the northeast. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Toward the northeast. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to the northeast; northeasterly. [ 1913 Webster ]