midge
[mij]
noun
any of numerous minute dipterous insects, especially of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito.Compare gnat(def 1).
a tiny person.
Origin of midge
before 900; Middle English mygge, Old English mycg(e); cognate with German Mücke, Old Norse mȳ; akin to Greek myîa, Latin musca fly
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Historical Examples of midge
Do you know that you're riding Midge, and that she's a hard case?
Garrison's FinishW. B. M. Ferguson
Kit Midge was thought in the family to be a wonderful little cat.
"I've been out on an errand, Sarah," answered Midge, with great dignity.
Marjorie's Busy DaysCarolyn Wells
"I'll try real hard," said Midge, as she kissed her mother, again and again.
Marjorie's Busy DaysCarolyn Wells
"Well, you can write those that don't matter so much," said Midge, kindly.
Marjorie's Busy DaysCarolyn Wells
midge
noun
Word Origin for midge
Old English mycge; compare Old High German mucca, Danish myg
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midge
[mĭj]
n.
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