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septentrion
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septentrion, n. [L. septentrio the northern regions, the north, fr. septentriones the seven stars near the north pole, called Charles's Wain, or the Great Bear, also those called the Little Bear; properly, the seven plow oxen; septem seven + trio, orig., a plow ox: cf. F. septentrion.].
The north or northern regions. Shak. [1913 Webster]
"Both East West, South and Septentrioun."
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septentrion, a. [L. septentrionalis: cf. F. septentrional.].
Of or pertaining to the north; northern. Milton. [1913 Webster]
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