down east

adverb

often capitalized D&E
: in or into the northeast coastal section of the U.S. and parts of the Maritime Provinces of Canada
specifically : in or into coastal Maine
down east adjective often capitalized D&E

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of down east was in 1819

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Cite this Entry

“Down east.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20east. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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