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
Three of these sailors were among the middle watch on board the frigate.
From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 5 November 1848 by Various
He was told off for the middle watch, which was that commanded by the chief officer, Mr. Dawes.
From Submarine U93 by Gilson, Charles
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 Stables, Gordon
The Second Mate never said a word more about green lights, for if he allowed there was an aeroplane about on the middle watch the Skipper would naturally ask him why he didn't see it.
From Aliens by McFee, William
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