Definitions for northers

northers north·er

Spelling: [nawr-th er]
IPA: /ˈnɔr ðər/

Northers is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 278 anagrams from letters in northers (ehnorrst).

Definitions for northers

noun

  1. Chiefly Texas and Oklahoma. a cold gale from the north, formed during the winter by a vigorous outbreak of continental polar air behind a cold front.
  2. a wind or storm from the north.

Origin of northers

An Americanism dating back to 1770-80; north + -er1

Examples for northers

Our first experience with a Texas norther surprised and startled us.

For two days its progress was not fast, but then a norther set in.

The mistake I made was in driving the mules after the "norther" commenced.

This was said to be the most violent norther that had visited Vera Cruz in a century.

When it came to an end, all vanished together—the norther had exhausted its strength.

A norther is about the coldest and most penetrating thing I have ever struck.

They quite comprehend the position in which the norther has placed them.

For with the norther still clouding the sky, it is almost dark as night.

If he wants a "norther" continuing for days, he must move on.

It looks some as if we might catch a norther by way of variety.

Word Value for northers
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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