middle watch
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of middle watch
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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Answer: Judges 7: 19 refers to "the middle watch."
From Time Magazine Archive
Single pieces of ice were seen during the middle watch, but after that there was none within sight.
From Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I by Fridtjof Nansen
Then, just after two bells in the middle watch, I heard breakers.
From Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story by Norman Springer
He was still lightheaded, muttering incoherently about taking over the middle watch.
From The Wireless Officer by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
About two bells in the middle watch the Icebear struck.
From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Gordon Stables
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