airt

/ɛrt/
noun
  1. A direction or point of the compass, especially in Scottish or Northern English usage.
    • The old map showed the four airts of the wind.
    • In Scottish folklore, each airt has its own guardian spirit.
    • He pointed to the north airt and said the castle lay that way.
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