·adj Of or pertaining to the north; being in the north, or nearer to that point than to the east or west.
II. Northern ·adj In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind.
The Colymbus glacialis, a large diving-bird. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
The old sea-name of the aurora borealis (which see). ...
See northern-glance. ...
On the north side of Royal Mint Street (P.O. Directory). Covers the site of Merchant Taylors' Almsh...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.