middy

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[ mid-ee ]
/ ˈmɪd i /
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noun, plural mid·dies.

Informal. a midshipman.
middy blouse.

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Origin of middy

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

Words nearby middy

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Definition for middy (2 of 2)

middy2
[ mid-ee ]
/ ˈmɪd i /

noun, plural mid·dies. Australian Slang.

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

Origin of middy

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First recorded in 1940–45; mid1 + -y2
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Words related to middy

cadet, marine, pilot, boater, diver, turtleneck, bodice, pullover, swab, tarpaulin, mate, jack, seafarer, navigator, mariner, salt, pirate, bluejacket, shipmate, tar

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British Dictionary definitions for middy

middy
/ (ˈmɪdɪ) /

noun plural -dies

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