† north-ˈwesting, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. north-west + -ing1.]
The variation of the compass from the true north in the direction of north-west.
| 1594–1646 [see north-easting]. |
† north-ˈwesting, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. north-west + -ing1.]
The variation of the compass from the true north in the direction of north-west.
| 1594–1646 [see north-easting]. |
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