southerliness

noun

south·​er·​li·​ness
ˈsət͟hə(r)lēnə̇s
plural -es
: the situation of being southerly

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of southerliness was circa 1727

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“Southerliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southerliness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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