Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EAST'ERN
EAST'ERN, a. [Sax. eastern.]
- Oriental; being or dwelling in the east; as, eastern kings; eastern countries; eastern nations.
- Situated toward the east; on the east part; as, the eastern side of a town or church; the eastern gate.
- Going toward the east, or in the direction of east; as, an eastern voyage.
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