EASTERN

eastern. Eastern, a. of or belonging to the east

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East″ern (?), a. [[AS. eástern.]] 1. 1. Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.
Eastern churches first did Christ embrace. Stirling. 2. 2. Going toward the east, or in the direction of east; as, an eastern voyage.
Eastern Church. See Greek Church, under Greek.