Definition of "northeast by east" [northeast by east]

• The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between northeast and east-northeast, or 56°15ʹ east of due north. (noun)
• Toward or from northeast by east. (adverb)

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• "'Arad, an hour and a half northeast by east from Milh (Moladah), and eight hours from Hebron."