They live in the eastern part of the state. the eastern shore of the river
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English estern, from Old English ēasterne; akin to Old High German ōstrōni eastern, Old English ēast east
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of eastern was before the 12th century