South"ern*er (?), n. An inhabitant or native of the south, esp. of the
Southern States of North America; opposed to Northerner.
South"ern*li*ness (?), n. Southerliness.
South"ern*ly (?), a. Somewhat southern. -- adv. In a southerly manner
or course; southward.
South"ern*most` (?), a. Farthest south.
South"ern*wood` (?), n. (Bot.) A shrubby species of wormwood (Artemisia
Abrotanum) having aromatic foliage. It is sometimes used in making
beer.
South"ing (?; 277), n. 1. Tendency or progress southward; as, the
southing of the sun. Emerson.
2. The time at which the moon, or other heavenly body, passes the
meridian of a place.
3. (Astron.) Distance of any heavenly body south of the equator; south
declination; south latitude.
4. (Surv. & Navigation) Distance southward from any point departure or
of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to northing.