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
I fear it was pretty far into the middle watch ere our friends parted and betook themselves to their berths.
From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Gordon Stables
He was told off for the middle watch, which was that commanded by the chief officer, Mr. Dawes.
From Submarine U93 by Charles Gilson
In the middle watch she was under her three lower topsails and fore topmast staysail only.
From Denis Dent A Novel by Ernest W. Hornung
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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