that one of the four cardinal points directly opposite to the north; the region or direction to the right or direction to the right of a person who faces the east.-a country, region, or place situated farther to the south than another; the southern section of a country.-specifically: that part of the united states which is south of mason and dixon's line. see under line.-the wind from the south.-lying toward the south; situated at the south, or in a southern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the south, or coming from the south; blowing from the south; southern; as, the south pole.-toward the south; southward.-from the south; as, the wind blows south.-to turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.-to come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line; -- said chiefly of the moon; as, the moon souths at nine.