Midlothian

American  

[mid-loh-thee-uhn, mid-loh-thee-uhn] / mɪdˈloʊ ði ən, mɪdˈloʊ θi ən /

noun

1. Formerly Edinburgh.  a historic county in SE Scotland.

2. a town in NE Illinois.

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Midlothian British  

/ mɪdˈləʊðɪən /

noun

1. a council area of SE central Scotland: the historical county of Midlothian (including Edinburgh) became part of Lothian region in 1975; separate unitary authorities were created for Midlothian and City of Edinburgh in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Dalkeith. Pop: 79 710 (2003 est). Area: 356 sq km (137 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

At 81, it's perhaps not surprising that Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale MSP Christine Grahame is retiring.

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The Northern Irishman would again admit that the free-flowing, dominating football of recent seasons is still missing, so what might make the difference for Celtic as they chase leaders Heart of Midlothian and attempt to hold off Rangers and Motherwell?

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A council tax rise of 9% was voted through in Midlothian after its budget was approved.

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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has proposed a 9.5% increase, Midlothian is contemplating a rise of 9% and councillors in Shetland have suggested a 7.3% hike.

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Another late derby win for Heart of Midlothian, another late goal that sparked jubilation around the stands at Tynecastle, another Derek McInnes celebration with a ball boy.

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