easting

English

noun

Definitions

(cartography) The distance east of a standard reference meridian.
(nautical) A distance traveled eastward.
A turning towards the east.

Etymology

Suffix from English east.

Origin

English

east

Gloss

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Eastie English
Eastville English
Middle East English
east English
eastabout English
eastbound English
eastie English
eastly English
eastmost English
eastside English
eastward English
eastwards English
northeast English
est French
イースト Japanese
est Middle English
esto Ido