South  —n. 1 point of the horizon 90° clockwise from east. 2 compass point corresponding to this. 3 direction in which this lies. 4 (usu. The south) part of the world, a country, or a town to the south. —adj. 1 towards, at, near, or facing the south. 2 from the south (south wind). —adv. 1 towards, at, or near the south. 2 (foll. By of) further south than.  to the south (often foll. By of) in a southerly direction. [old english]