north country

Definitions

1. The northern part of a particular country or region (variously conceived as a region so called by a proper name or a vaguely demarcated, adjectivally described region).
   capitalized, often, uncountable
2. Northern England.
   capitalized, often, uncountable
3. A region in northern New York State.
   capitalized, often, uncountable, usually
4. A region in northern New Hampshire.
   capitalized, often, uncountable, usually
5. The dialect of English spoken in Northern England.
   capitalized, often, uncountable

Examples

“in the north country of Canada”

“in the north country of the upper Midwest”

“Some long dark night, you might send⟳ me a letter Full of sleepless devilry I'll tell⟳ you now we could be together If you ever get⟳ tired of being free Way up in the North Country”

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