NANFA-- Re: Down East

Duncan Mahoney (dmahoney_at_usc.edu)
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 21:41:11 -0800

I believe this term is from the days of square-rigger sailing ships plying
the Northeast waters. The prevailing winds and currents flow to the
north-northeast along the coast and a ship sailing with the wind is going
"down" wind.

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