The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
NORTHWARDLY
Etymology
Adverb
northwardly (comparative more northwardly, superlative most northwardly)
northwards, towards the north
Adjective
northwardly (comparative more northwardly, superlative most northwardly)
Having a northern direction.
Source: Wiktionary
North"ward*ly, a.
Definition: Having a northern direction.
North"ward*ly, adv.
Definition: In a northern direction.
NORTHWARD
North"ward, a. Etym: [AS. noredhweard.]
Definition: Toward the north; nearer to the north than to the east or west point.
North"ward, North"wards, adv.
Definition: Toward the north, or toward a point nearer to the north than to the east or west point.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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