northing en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nér Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Indo-European *nŕ̥t(e)ros Proto-Germanic *nurþraz Proto-West Germanic *norþr Old English norþ Middle English north English north English -ing English northing From north + -ing.
Meanings
- The distance north of a standard reference latitude.
- A distance traveled northward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| northings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |