What is a Nor'easter?

I think it's a terrible April Fool's Joke? It's a bad, bad word especially since Spring has started? Ok what is a Nor'easter? It is often used to refer to any strong rain or snow storm that occurs in the northeast part of the United States, regardless of season, prevailing wind direction, direction of storm travel, or the geographic origin of the storm. Usually nor'easters bring massive amounts of precipitation, high winds, large waves, and marginal storm surge to coastal areas. Depending on the circumstances and the time of year, nor'easters can bring rain, ice, and snow. Ice, snow, and high winds can shut down major airports for days leaving thousands stranded. Ice and snow can also shut down major highways and interstates leaving motorists unable to reach their destinations. During nor'easters, many people lose power because of high winds, ice, and snow. If you are like most people (Including Me) I have watched the local news and the weather channel to see how bad this storm is really going to be. Predictions start a trace of snow all the way up to a foot depending upon how, where and when the nor'easter will hit us. Well I guess all we can do is wait just like everyone else to see what MOTHER NATURE brings us again!