North (nôrth), n. [AS. norð; akin to D. noord, G., Sw., & Dan. nord, Icel. norðr. Cf. Norman, Norse.]
1. 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.
2. Any country or region situated farther to the north than another; the northern section of a country.
3. Specifically: That part of the United States lying north of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.