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Meaning:

Proper noun:

  • Countries of Asia
  • dated Countries east of the Mediterranean.

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Verb:

  • to build along the east-west directionChambers 1998 page 1143Oxford Illustrated page 594
  • to bury with feet facing east
  • to determine direction with respect to east or other points of the compass
  • to determine one's general situation (figuratively)
  • to find one's way (usually by means of a compass)
  • to set self or thing to face the eastChambers 1998 page 1143Oxford Illustrated page 594; to turn towards the east

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