WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
down′ East′, 
    1. Place Namesin, to, or into New England.
    2. Place NamesNew England.
    3. Place Namesin, to, or into the state of Maine.
    4. Place Namesthe state of Maine.
    5. Canada, British Terms
      • in, to, or into the Maritime Provinces.
      • Canadathe Maritime Provinces.
    • 1810–20, American.

'down East' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
down-easter - easting down

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