that one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person facing the east; the direction opposite to the south.-any country or region situated farther to the north than another; the northern section of a country.-specifically: that part of the united states lying north of mason and dixon's line. see under line.-lying toward the north; situated at the north, or in a northern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the north, or coming from the north.-to turn or move toward the north; to veer from the east or west toward the north.-northward.