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词汇 souther
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Definition of souther in English:

souther

noun ˈsaʊθəˈsʌðə
  • A southerly wind or gale.

adjective ˈsaʊθəˈsʌðə
Regional archaic
  • Situated or lying (further) to the south. Now chiefly in place names (especially in Newfoundland).

verb ˈsaʊθəˈsʌðə
  • 1no object To move in a southerly direction.

  • 2no object Of the wind: to change to a more southerly direction. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From south + -er
Old English. Cognate with Old Frisian sūther, sūder, sūr, Middle Dutch sūder (Dutch zuider), Middle Low German sǖder, Old High German sundar (Middle High German sunder), ultimately showing a formation from the same base as south with different suffixation; compare adverb and noun forms with final -r cited at south [adjective, noun, preposition]
early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Roe (1581–1644), diplomat. Probably from souther; perhaps compare -er. Compare wester, easter, norther.

Definition of souther in US English:

souther

noun
  • A southerly wind or gale.

adjective
Regional archaic
  • Situated or lying (further) to the south. Now chiefly in place names (especially in Newfoundland).

verb
  • 1no object To move in a southerly direction.

  • 2no object Of the wind: to change to a more southerly direction. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From south + -er<br>Old English. Cognate with Old Frisian sūther, sūder, sūr, Middle Dutch sūder (Dutch zuider), Middle Low German sǖder, Old High German sundar (Middle High German sunder), ultimately showing a formation from the same base as south with different suffixation; compare adverb and noun forms with final -r cited at south [adjective, noun, preposition]<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Roe (1581–1644), diplomat. Probably from souther; perhaps compare -er. Compare wester, easter, norther.

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