easterly

noun

1. Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

adj

1. Facing the east; directed towards the east.

   “an easterly course or voyage”

2. Located towards or in the east.

   “the easterly side of a lake”

3. Coming from the east.

   “an easterly wind”

   “The village itself is built on a ridge above the harbour, rows of sturdy cottages over which spume is hurled by easterly gales.”

adv

1. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
2. From the east.

name

1. A surname.