An eastern country: in 18th c. applied spec. to the region of the Baltic; cf. EASTLAND, ESTRICHE. Also attrib.
1701. J. Law, Counc. Trade (1751), 141. Since by them they will be capable of receiving corn in the east-countrys.
1709. Lond. Gaz., No. 4604/4. Will be exposed to publick Sale … about 730 Quarters of East-Country Wheat. Ibid. (1710), No. 4708/4. Inquire at the Works, or Royal Exchange East Country-Walk in Exchange Time.
1719. W. Wood, Surv. Trade, 120. Our Trade to the East Indies and East Country is as free to us as ever.
