medius

[ mee-dee-uh s ]

/ ˈmi di əs /

the middle finger.

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1555–65; < Latin: middle (adj.); see mid¹

Medius had stood by and had said nothing, but he looked on the pretty little boy with much favor.
Serapis, Complete|Georg Ebers
The medius terminus is often the wisest course in acute controversies.
Fundamental Peace Ideas including The Westphalian Peace Treaty (1648) and The League Of Nations (1919)|Arthur Mac Donald
She had no alternative but to return with Medius, and take refuge under his roof.
Serapis, Complete|Georg Ebers
The next day he bathed and removed into his chamber, and spent his time in playing at dice with Medius.
The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch|Plutarch

Her eyes were everywhere, and she made Medius or his daughter name everybody and explain everything.
Serapis, Complete|Georg Ebers

medius

[ mē′dē-əs ]

Of, relating to, or being an anatomical structure that is between two other similar structures or that is midway in position; middle.