mid off

or mid-off

noun

, Cricket.

1. the position of a fielder on the off side of the wicket.
2. the fielder occupying this position.

mid-off

noun

1. the fielding position on the off side closest to the bowler
2. a fielder in this position

Word History and Origins

Origin of mid off¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The conversation, very desultory, was syncopated by Jack Cardigan talking about "mid-off."

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Again and again its drive over long-off's head has failed to carry the bunker at mid-off.

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His first ball he hit slowly between mid-off and cover, and he called for a run.

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And this the steady man followed up with a quiet two neatly placed between point and mid-off.

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He was not, however, proof against the impetuous ardour of mid-off.

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