south

English

/saʊθ/, /sʌʊθ/, /sæoθ/

noun
Definitions
  • One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.
  • The side of a church on the right hand of a person facing the altar.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English south inherited from Old English sūþ (south) inherited from Proto-Germanic *sunþrą.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*sunþrą

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