Midlothian

[ mid-loh-thee-uhn for 1; mid-loh-thee-uhn for 2 ]

/ mɪdˈloʊ ði ən for 1; mɪdˈloʊ θi ən for 2 /

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noun

Formerly Edinburgh. a historic county in SE Scotland.

a town in NE Illinois.

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Words nearby Midlothian

mid-level, midlife, midlife crisis, midline, midlist, Midlothian, mid-mashie, midmorning, midmost, MIDN, midnight

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How to use Midlothian in a sentence

“For context, probably half of the FBI’s operational resources fell under me,” Mason, 63, said from his home in Midlothian, Va.
Retired FBI official stepped up when he saw a shortage of school bus drivers|Sydney Page|October 18, 2021|Washington Post
It brought to him again a vision of the Midlothian slopes, but it reminded Bobby that it was dinner-time.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson
Lady Midlothian would take it quite as a compliment, and a concert was not like a ball or any customary party.
Can You Forgive Her?|Anthony Trollope
Whatever may have been Lady Midlothian's misfortunes no one can say they have resulted from her own fault.
Can You Forgive Her?|Anthony Trollope

But Alice had gone away, and therefore the money was due to Lady Midlothian rather than to her.
Can You Forgive Her?|Anthony Trollope
Lady Glencora's letter she would of course answer, but to Lady Midlothian she would not condescend to make any reply whatever.
Can You Forgive Her?|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for Midlothian

Midlothian

/ (mɪdˈləʊðɪən) /

noun

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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