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
He died sometime in the middle watch, no one knew when.
From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by Bone, David W.
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
He was told off for the middle watch, which was that commanded by the chief officer, Mr. Dawes.
From Submarine U93 by Gilson, Charles
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 Stables, Gordon
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