middy

[mid-ee]

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noun, plural mid·dies.

Origin of middy

First recorded in 1825–35; mid(shipman) + -y²

middy

[mid-ee]

noun, plural mid·dies. Australian Slang.

a medium-size drinking glass commonly holding half a pint and used for beer.

Origin of middy

First recorded in 1940–45; mid¹ + -y²

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Examples from the Web for middy

Historical Examples of middy

She was wearing a middy blouse, and that made her look five years younger.
The Wall Street Girl
Frederick Orin Bartlett
“No, Tom, I certainly could not,” said the middy decisively.
Hunting the Skipper
George Manville Fenn
“No; we have got something else to think of, Tom,” said the middy sternly.
Hunting the Skipper
George Manville Fenn
“Then I feel disposed to do it,” cried the middy passionately.
Hunting the Skipper
George Manville Fenn
Now then, you two,” cried the middy angrily, “you have been asleep!
Hunting the Skipper
George Manville Fenn

British Dictionary definitions for middy

middy

noun plural -dies

informal See midshipman (def. 1)
See middy blouse
Australian a middle-sized glass of beer

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Word Origin and History for middy

colloquial abbreviation of midshipman, by 1818. As "loose, long type of women's blouse," 1911, from resemblance to shirts worn by midshipmen.