E'ASTERN, adjective Oriental; being or dwelling in the east; as eastern kings; eastern countries; eastern nations. 1. Situated towards the east; on the east part; as the eastern side of a town or church; the eastern gate. 2. Going towards the east, or in the direction of east; as an eastern voyage.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI