Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
Down East — For other uses, see Down East (disambiguation). In New England, the term Down East is applied in several different ways. In the narrowest sense, Down East refers to the coast of the U.S. state of Maine from Penobscot Bay to the Canadian border.… … Wikipedia
Down\ East — • Down East • down east noun the northeast coastal part of the United States and part of Canada; especially: the coastal parts of Maine. Many people in Boston like to go down east for their summer vacation. Compare: I wouldn t do it for a farm… … Словарь американских идиом
down\ east — • Down East • down east noun the northeast coastal part of the United States and part of Canada; especially: the coastal parts of Maine. Many people in Boston like to go down east for their summer vacation. Compare: I wouldn t do it for a farm… … Словарь американских идиом
down-East — down East, 1. New England. 2. the northeastern part of New England, especially Maine. down East «DOWN EEST», adjective, adverb. –adj. of or having to do with northeastern New England, especially Maine: »a down East twang. –adv. in, to, or toward… … Useful english dictionary
Down East — Down′ East′ adv. (often l.c.) 1) geg in or to New England 2) geg in or to the state of Maine 3) in or to the Maritime Provinces 4) geg New England 5) geg the state of Maine 6) can. brit. the Maritime Provinces • Etymology: 1810–20, amer. down… … From formal English to slang
down-East|er — «DOWN EES tuhr», noun. a person who lives in or comes from New England, especially Maine: »... a spare, porch sitting down Easter (Time) … Useful english dictionary
Down East — ☆ Down East adj., adv. [also d e ] Informal in or into New England, esp. Maine down easter n … English World dictionary
down east — (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb (or adjective) Usage: often capitalized D&E : in or into the northeast coastal section of the United States and parts of the Maritime Provinces of Canada; specifically : in or into coastal Maine * * * 1. in, to, or into New… … Useful english dictionary
down east — or[Down East] {n.} The northeast coastal part of the United States and part of Canada; especially: the coastal parts of Maine. * /Many people in Boston like to go down east for their summer vacation./ Compare: I WOULDN T DO IT FOR A FARM DOWN… … Dictionary of American idioms
down east — adverb Usage: often capitalized D&E Date: 1825 in or into the northeast coastal section of the United States and parts of the Maritime Provinces of Canada; specifically in or into coastal Maine • down east adjective, often capitalized D&E … New Collegiate Dictionary
