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souther

souther

1 9.9
A wind that blows from the south
  • noun
  • /ˈsaʊðər/
  • UK
translation icon : viento del sur

Examples

  • A hot souther swept across the plains, bringing clouds and humidity.

  • After days of cold, a brief souther brought warmer weather to the coast.

  • The sailors braced themselves as a strong souther picked up speed.

  • The souther brought warm air to the coast.

  • A gentle souther can be refreshing during summer.

  • During the summer, I enjoy feeling the warm souther blowing through the open window.

  • The souther brought in a wave of heat, making the day feel even hotter.

  • Farmers often pay attention to the souther, as it can affect their crops during the growing season.

Synonyms

south wind
vssouther
1 1.0

A wind that blows from the south

means the same but highlights the blowing action
southerly
vssouther
3.7

A wind that comes from the south

means the same but focuses on the wind's movement

Surface Forms

souther singular
southers plural

Morphology

souther = south (semi-transparent) = south + er

The form clearly combines 'south' with '-er', but the specific sense 'a wind from the south' is a lexicalized regional meaning rather than a fully productive modern derivation.

Etymology

The word souther comes from south ('the south') and the ending -er, which makes it a name for a wind or direction, like southern or southward. So a souther is simply a wind that blows 'from the south'.