mid on

or mid-on

noun Cricket.

the position of a fielder on the on side of the wicket.

the fielder occupying this position.

Origin of mid on

First recorded in 1880–85

Also called mid wicket on.

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Examples from the Web for mid-on

Mike slammed it back, and mid-on, whose heart was obviously not in the thing, failed to stop it.
Mike|P. G. Wodehouse
She played too soon at a short-pitched ball, and spooned a catch to mid-on, who took good care not to drop it.
The New Girl at St. Chad's|Angela Brazil
She played too soon at a short-pitched ball, and spooned a catch to mid-on.
The Luckiest Girl in the School|Angela Brazil
When the unlucky thirteen was reached, Hobbs, who was sleeping finely, fell to a great catch at mid-on by Gunasekera.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, November 17, 1920|Various

British Dictionary definitions for mid-on

mid-on

noun cricket

the fielding position on the on side closest to the bowler

a fielder in this position

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