north-northeast

north-northeast
/nawrth"nawrth'eest"/; Naut. /nawr"nawr'eest"/, n.
1. the point on the compass midway between north and northeast. Abbr.: NNE
adj.
2. coming from this point: facing a north-northeast wind.
3. directed toward this point: a north-northeast course.
adv.
4. toward this point: sailing north-northeast.
[1400-50; late ME north north est; see NORTH, NORTHEAST]

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