mid off
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noun Cricket.
the position of a fielder on the off side of the wicket.
the fielder occupying this position.
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Also called mid wicket off.
Origin of mid off
First recorded in 1880–85
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British Dictionary definitions for mid off
mid-off
noun cricket
the fielding position on the off side closest to the bowler
a fielder in this position
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