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Definition of South
South

That one of the four cardinal points directly opposite to the north; the region or direction to the right or direction to the right of a person who faces the east.

A country, region, or place situated farther to the south than another; the southern section of a country.

Specifically: That part of the United States which is south of Mason and Dixon's line. See under Line.

The wind from the south.

Lying toward the south; situated at the south, or in a southern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the south, or coming from the south; blowing from the south; southern; as, the south pole.

Toward the south; southward.

From the south; as, the wind blows south.

To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.

To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line; -- said chiefly of the moon; as, the moon souths at nine.

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South Quotations

I had been to the South many times and I thought I knew what the South was, but not until you live with people and live through their lives do you know what it's really about.
Genevieve Gorder

For years I have been going to the South of France to cool out.
Suzanne Somers

If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.
Nelson Mandela

More stars in the north are seen not to set, while in the south certain stars are no longer seen to rise.
Nicolaus Copernicus

A new poll shows that Senator Kerry's support in the South is strongest amongst blacks. Kerry's appeal to Southern blacks is obvious. He is a white man who lives far, far away.
Dennis Miller

South Translations

south in Afrikaans is suide, suidelik
south in Danish is syd, sydlig
south in Dutch is zuidelijk
south in French is midi, sud
south in Italian is ostro, sud
south in Latin is meridianus
south in Norwegian is syd
south in Portuguese is sul
south in Spanish is sur


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