norther

[ nawr-ther ]

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.

norther

/ ˈnɔːðə /

noun

1. a wind or storm from the north

Word History and Origins

Origin of norther¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; north + -er ¹

Example Sentences

On one occasion a "norther" came up, and for several days the seamen could (p. 670) not get back to their ships.

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The cuts made good wind-breaks, and whenever there was a norther they were chuck full of cattle.

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Soon after the commencement of the siege, a "norther" prevailed, which rendered it impossible to land heavy ordnance.

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A fierce Norther was blowing, and the harbor was filled with shipping that could not bear up against such a tornado.

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On the third day of our march, a severe snow-storm set in, accompanied by a fierce north wind—a genuine "norther."

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