Northwest passage, a passage or communication by sea between the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the north coast of America, long
sought for by navigators.
North`west", adv. Toward the northwest.
North`west"er (?), n. A storm or gale from the northwest; a strong
northwest wind.
North`west"er*ly, a. Toward the northwest, or from the northwest.
North`west"ern (?), a. Of, pertaining to, or being in, the northwest;
in a direction toward the northwest; coming from the northwest;
northwesterly; as, a northwestern course.
{ North`west"ward (?), North`west"ward*ly (?), } adv. Toward the
northwest.
Nor*we"gi*an (?), a. [Cf. Icel. Noregr, Norvegr, Norway. See North, and
Way.] Of or pertaining to Norway, its inhabitants, or its language.
Nor*we"gi*an, n. 1. A native of Norway.