a north wind.

Northeast, Northwest, etc., follow same rule. Do not compound such words.

[Nicknames]: Creole, negro, mulatto, gipsy, quadroon, greaser, coolie, peon, and like nicknames do not begin with a capital. See De Vinne.

Nation, when in lieu of the United States or of any other particular government. See [state], etc.

a nation of workers, however.

nature ordinarily, except when in lieu of God. See [Deity].

negro. See [nicknames].

Nature when used for God. See [Deity].

O

oriental silk. See [merchandise].