Etymograph

English

Northeastern

By surface analysis, equally (1) Northeast + -ern or (2) a proprialization from northeastern.

Formed from Northeast + -ern

Old English norþēast

Middle English northest

English Northeast

Today it means

adj Of or relating to any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Northeastern