leeward.
On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.
Meaning & usage
On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Middle English lee English lee Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English leeward From lee (“side away from the wind”) + -ward (“direction”).
Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Middle English lee English lee Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English leeward From lee (“side away from the wind”) + -ward (“direction”).
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