souther

1 of 2

intransitive verb

south·​er

ˈsau̇t͟hə(r)

-ed/-ing/-s

: to turn, veer, or shift to the south

—used chiefly of the wind

souther

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a southerly wind

the anchorage offers pretty fair protection from anything except a souther

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

south entry 1 + -er (as in batter entry 1)

Noun

south entry 1 + -er, noun suffix

First Known Use

Intransitive Verb

1615, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1851, in the meaning defined above

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